Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009 vs Trophy 2302 WA 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009 vs Trophy 2302 WA 2007 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 2101 Bay Boat 2009 at 21,7 ft versus Trophy 2302 WA 2007 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2302 WA 2007 tips the scales at 399 lbs — 377 lbs less than the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009 at 22 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 2302 WA 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009's 225-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 2302 WA 2007 carries 125 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009. 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 2302 WA 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Trophy 2302 WA 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Trophy 2302 WA 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2009 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
Model2101 Bay Boat
Model2302 WA
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 mm)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ Base Engine (approx.): 3,990 lbs. (1,810 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1809.83
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.399
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 4.5 in. (7.73 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches304.5
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? XL Optimax
Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower15
Horsepowernot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityOptional: 15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weightw/ Base Engine (approx.): 5,390 lbs. (2,445 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)