Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2203 CC 2011 vs Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Trophy 2203 CC 2011 against a modified vee Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2010 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 2203 CC 2011 at 22,5 ft versus Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2010 at 23,7 ft. At 32 lbs and 29 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Trophy 2203 CC 2011 and 250 hp for the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Trophy 2203 CC 2011 carries 104 gallons versus 86 gallons in the Trophy 2401 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 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 2203 CC 2011 and Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model2203 CC
Model2401 Bay Boat
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 3 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (0.64 m) Hull: 15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,452 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (Approximate): 2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet23.67
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches284
Length overall - Inches284
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardDFI Mercury? OptiMax
Engine/s standardDFI Mercury? OptiMax
Fuel tank capacity - Detail104 gal. (393.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (326 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters393.68
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal104
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepower200 hp
Engine max250 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30.3 l) optional
Water capacitynot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available