Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 216CC Adventure 2013 vs Tidewater Boats 280CC ADVENTURE 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 216CC Adventure 2013 vs Tidewater Boats 280CC ADVENTURE 2022 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 Tidewater Boats 216CC Adventure 2013 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Tidewater Boats 280CC ADVENTURE 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 8 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: The Tidewater Boats 280CC ADVENTURE 2022 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tidewater Boats 216CC Adventure 2013 at 21,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTidewater Boats
Makenot available
Model216CC Adventure
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower150 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower