Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SouthWind 200 SD 2013 vs SouthWind 201 L 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee SouthWind 200 SD 2013 against a tri-hull SouthWind 201 L 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the SouthWind 200 SD 2013 and 115 hp for the SouthWind 201 L 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the SouthWind 201 L 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the SouthWind 200 SD 2013. 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 SouthWind 201 L 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the SouthWind 200 SD 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SouthWind 201 L 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SouthWind 201 L 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SouthWind 200 SD 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSouthWind
MakeSouthWind
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16°
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches12
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. dry 3,700 lbs. wet
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeTri-Hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 - 200 hp
Engine max115 - 225 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity6 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people9