Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2006 DC 2008 vs Trophy 2102 WA 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Trophy 2006 DC 2008 against a deep vee Trophy 2102 WA 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Trophy 2102 WA 2009 measures 21,6 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 19,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Trophy 2006 DC 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 245 lbs and 343 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Trophy 2006 DC 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Trophy 2102 WA 2009's 175-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 2102 WA 2009 carries 86 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Trophy 2006 DC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Trophy 2102 WA 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Trophy 2006 DC 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Trophy 2102 WA 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Trophy 2102 WA 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Trophy 2006 DC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches97
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 3,430 lbs. (1,556 kg)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1555.82
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.343
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.58
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in. (6.58 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches283
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.24
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches88
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? XL Verado 150 hp
Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (326 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max175 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 4,430 lbs. (2,009 kg)