Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 2110 Bay Max 2021 vs Tidewater Boats 2196 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 2110 Bay Max 2021 vs Tidewater Boats 2196 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Tidewater Boats 2110 Bay Max 2021 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tidewater Boats 2196 2011's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Tidewater Boats 2110 Bay Max 2021 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Tidewater Boats 2196 2011 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches252
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise4°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailGunnel: 23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 or 25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTidewater Boats
Modelnot available
Model2196
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull