Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 1903 CC 2007 vs Trophy 2206 DC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Trophy 1903 CC 2007 vs Trophy 2206 DC 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Trophy 1903 CC 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Trophy 2206 DC 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 1903 CC 2007 tips the scales at 2 339 lbs — 2 064 lbs more than the Trophy 2206 DC 2008 at 275 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 250 hp, the Trophy 2206 DC 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Trophy 1903 CC 2007's 150-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 2206 DC 2008 carries 104 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Trophy 1903 CC 2007. 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 2206 DC 2008 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Trophy 1903 CC 2007 at 19,0 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
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 3 in. (.38 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (.38 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detailw/ Base Engine (approx.): 2,339 lbs. (1,061 kg)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Weight - kg1060.95
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.2339
Weight - lbs.275
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 0 in. (6.40 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax 115 hp
Engine/s standardMercury? XL OptiMax 200 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail104 gal. (394 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters393.68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal104
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max250 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weightw Base Engine (approx.): 3,089 lbs. (1,401 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available