Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 vs Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 or the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009?

The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is rated to a maximum of 250 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 tops out at 200 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 or the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009?

The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 43 gallons on the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011. That 22-gallon difference translates to roughly 66–110 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 and Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 and the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 are built by Shallow Sport. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 vs Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009

Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011

2011

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Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 vs Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a tunnel Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 against a modified vee Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 carries 65 gallons versus 43 gallons in the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeShallow Sport

Model21 ft. Sport

Model24 ft. Modified V

Model Year2011

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Length - Feet21

Length - Feet23

Beamnot available

Beam7 ft. 11 in

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Meters2.41

Beam - Inchesnot available

Beam - Inches95

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail10.5 in

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.28

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches10.5

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - Detail1,600 lbs

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - kg725.75

Weight - lbs.not available

Weight - lbs.16

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches8

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters7.21

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches284

Body / Hull

Hull materialComposite

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeTunnel

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail43 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77

Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05

Fuel tank capacity - Gal43

Fuel tank capacity - Gal65

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max200 hp

Engine max250 hp

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs

Maximum capacity2,200 lbs

Maximum people7

Maximum people9 / 1,575 lbs

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 vs Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 or the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009?

The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is rated to a maximum of 250 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 tops out at 200 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 or the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009?

The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 43 gallons on the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011. That 22-gallon difference translates to roughly 66–110 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 and Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Sport 2011 and the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2009 are built by Shallow Sport. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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