Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Trophy 2352 WA 2009 vs Trophy 2503 CC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Trophy 2352 WA 2009 vs Trophy 2503 CC 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 2352 WA 2009 at 23,4 ft versus Trophy 2503 CC 2008 at 25,0 ft. At 4 678 lbs and 4 669 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 — 260 hp for the Trophy 2352 WA 2009 and 275 hp for the Trophy 2503 CC 2008. 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 2503 CC 2008 carries 163 gallons versus 101 gallons in the Trophy 2352 WA 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 2503 CC 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Trophy 2352 WA 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Trophy 2503 CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Trophy 2503 CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Trophy 2352 WA 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 10 in. (.56 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 4,678 lbs. (2,122 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 4,669 lbs. (2,118 kg)
Weight - kg2121.9
Weight - kg2117.82
Weight - lbs.4678
Weight - lbs.4669
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m) Rigged: 27 ft. 4 in. (8.33 m)
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches328
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I
Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail163 gal. (617 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters617.02
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Fuel tank capacity - Gal163
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower22
Horsepowernot available
Engine max260 hp
Engine max275 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.3 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (56.8 l)
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 - HeightRigged: 10 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.30 m)
Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 6,078 lbs. (2,757 kg)
Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 6,439 lbs. (2,921 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)