Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
South Bay 724SL 2013 vs South Bay 925CRO TT I/O 2011 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the South Bay 724SL 2013 and the South Bay 925CRO TT I/O 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the South Bay 925CRO TT I/O 2011 has a 450-hp advantage over the South Bay 724SL 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The South Bay 724SL 2013 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the South Bay 925CRO TT I/O 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the South Bay 925CRO TT I/O 2011 and its 600-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the South Bay 724SL 2013 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSouth Bay
MakeSouth Bay
Model724SL
Model925CRO TT I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,670 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1211.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.267
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet25.17
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft, 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Meters0.1
Length overall - Inches302
Length overall - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. Tube Length: 23 ft. 11 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine max600 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. persons 2,360 lbs. persons, motors and gear
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal