Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
South Bay 922E 2013 vs South Bay 925SL 2009 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the South Bay 922E 2013 and the South Bay 925SL 2009 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 South Bay 922E 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the South Bay 925SL 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The South Bay 922E 2013 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the South Bay 925SL 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The South Bay 922E 2013 and South Bay 925SL 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSouth Bay
MakeSouth Bay
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,030 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1374.38
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.303
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.42
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. Tube Length: 23 ft. 2 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,495 lbs. persons 2,140 lbs. persons, motors and gear
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. fresh water with 12V pump