Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 vs Trophy 2203 CC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 against a deep vee Trophy 2203 CC 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 at 21,7 ft versus Trophy 2203 CC 2009 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 233 lbs more than the Trophy 2203 CC 2009 at 32 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 2203 CC 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010'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 2203 CC 2009 carries 104 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Trophy 2203 CC 2009 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Trophy 2101 Bay Boat 2010 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model2101 Bay Boat
Model2203 CC
Model Year201
Model Year2009
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 [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 mm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (Approximate): 2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,452 kg)
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardDFI Mercury? Optimax
Engine/s standardMercury? XL OptiMax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail104 gal. (394 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters393.68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal104
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepower2
Engine max225 hp
Engine max250 hp