Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2102 WA 2008 vs Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Trophy 2102 WA 2008 vs Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2009 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 2102 WA 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2009 at 23,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2102 WA 2008 tips the scales at 343 lbs — 319 lbs more than the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2009 at 24 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 2401 Bay Boat 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Trophy 2102 WA 2008's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 86 gal and 86 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 2401 Bay Boat 2009 at 23,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Trophy 2102 WA 2008 at 21,0 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
Model2102 WA
Model2401 Bay Boat
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.24
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches88
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 4 in. (.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 3,430 lbs. (1,556 kg)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Weight - kg1555.82
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.343
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23.67
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in. (6.58 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches283
Length overall - Inches284
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax 135 hp
Engine/s standardMercury? XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (326 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (326 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp
Engine max250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 4,430 lbs. (2,009 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available