Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2302 WA 2011 vs Trophy 2352 WA 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Trophy 2302 WA 2011 vs Trophy 2352 WA 2008 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 2302 WA 2011 at 23,0 ft versus Trophy 2352 WA 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2352 WA 2008 tips the scales at 4 678 lbs — 4 279 lbs less than the Trophy 2302 WA 2011 at 399 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 300 hp, the Trophy 2302 WA 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Trophy 2352 WA 2008's 260-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 2011 carries 125 gallons versus 101 gallons in the Trophy 2352 WA 2008. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Trophy 2302 WA 2011 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Trophy 2352 WA 2008 with its 260-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,990 lbs. (1,810 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 4,678 lbs. (2,122 kg)
Weight - kg1809.83
Weight - kg2121.9
Weight - lbs.399
Weight - lbs.4678
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7.01 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches305
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardDFI Mercury? Verado
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I 220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max260 hp
Operational Info
HeadPortable
Headnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l) optional
Water capacity8 gal. (30.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (56.8 l) optional
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Height10 ft. 1 in. (3.07 m) rigged
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m) rigged
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Trailer - Weight5,390 lbs. (2,445 kg)
Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 6,078 lbs. (2,757 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)