Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 1802 WA 2008 vs Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Trophy 1802 WA 2008 vs Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 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 Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 measures 21,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Trophy 1802 WA 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 1802 WA 2008 tips the scales at 2 615 lbs — 2 350 lbs more than the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 at 265 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 has a 90-hp advantage over the Trophy 1802 WA 2008's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Trophy 1802 WA 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: The Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 at 21,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Trophy 1802 WA 2008 at 18,0 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
Model1802 WA
Model2101 Bay Boat
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 2 in. (.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 mm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 2,615 lbs. (1,186 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (Approximate): 2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - kg1186.14
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.2615
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21.67
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m) Rigged: 19 ft. 9 in. (6.02 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax 115 hp
Engine/s standardDFI Mercury? Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine max225 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 3,255 lbs. (1,476 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available