Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SouthWind 210 Sport Deck 2007 vs SouthWind 2600 SD 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SouthWind 210 Sport Deck 2007 vs SouthWind 2600 SD 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SouthWind 2600 SD 2013 measures 27,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 25,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the SouthWind 210 Sport Deck 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 25 lbs and 56 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the SouthWind 210 Sport Deck 2007 and 225 hp for the SouthWind 2600 SD 2013. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SouthWind 2600 SD 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the SouthWind 210 Sport Deck 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SouthWind 2600 SD 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SouthWind 2600 SD 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SouthWind 210 Sport Deck 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSouthWind
MakeSouthWind
Model210 Sport Deck
Model2600 SD
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - Detail4,191 lbs. dry 5,600 lbs. wet
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.56
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches33
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail51 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max225 - 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people13
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12.5 gal