Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 vs Trophy 2502 WA 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 or the Trophy 2502 WA 2009?

The Trophy 2502 WA 2009 is the longer of the two at 25,0 feet overall. The Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 comes in at 23,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 or the Trophy 2502 WA 2009?

For trailering, the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 has the edge at 24 lbs dry weight versus 5 408 lbs for the Trophy 2502 WA 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Trophy 2502 WA 2009 is rated to a maximum of 400 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 and Trophy 2502 WA 2009 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 or the Trophy 2502 WA 2009?

The Trophy 2502 WA 2009 has the bigger tank at 163 gallons, versus 86 gallons on the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008. That 77-gallon difference translates to roughly 231–385 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 and Trophy 2502 WA 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 and the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 are built by Trophy. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 vs Trophy 2502 WA 2009

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Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008

2008

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Trophy 2502 WA 2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 vs Trophy 2502 WA 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 against a deep vee Trophy 2502 WA 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 2401 Bay Boat 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Trophy 2502 WA 2009 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 tips the scales at 5 408 lbs — 5 384 lbs less than the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 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 400 hp, the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008's 300-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 2502 WA 2009 carries 163 gallons versus 86 gallons in the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008. 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 2502 WA 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 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 2401 Bay Boat 2008 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

MakeTrophy

Model2401 Bay Boat

Model2502 WA

Model Year2008

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise15℃ at transom

Deadrise21℃

Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (0.41 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.46

Draft [max] - Meters0.97

Draft [max] - Inches18

Draft [max] - Inches38

Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)

Weight - DetailWith Base Engine (approx.): 5,408 lbs. (2,453 kg)

Weight - kg1088.62

Weight - kg2453.03

Weight - lbs.24

Weight - lbs.5408

Length - Meters7.21

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet23

Length - Feet25

Length - Inches8

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)

Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m) Rigged: 27 ft. 4 in. (8.33 m)

Length overall - Meters7.21

Length overall - Meters8.33

Length overall - Inches284

Length overall - Inches328

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.62

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches103

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches21

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardMercury? XL Optimax 200 hp

Engine/s standardMercury? OptiMax

Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (326 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail163 gal. (617 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55

Fuel tank capacity - Liters617.02

Fuel tank capacity - Gal86

Fuel tank capacity - Gal163

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max300 hp

Engine max400 hp

Horsepowernot available

Horsepower225

Operational Info

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional: 15 gal. (56.8 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal15

Trailer Info

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - DetailOptional

Trailer - Heightnot available

Trailer - HeightRigged: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over allRigged: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.30 m)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Trailer - WeightWith Base Engine (approx.): 7,178 lbs. (3,256 kg)

Trailer - Widthnot available

Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 vs Trophy 2502 WA 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 or the Trophy 2502 WA 2009?

The Trophy 2502 WA 2009 is the longer of the two at 25,0 feet overall. The Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 comes in at 23,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 or the Trophy 2502 WA 2009?

For trailering, the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 has the edge at 24 lbs dry weight versus 5 408 lbs for the Trophy 2502 WA 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Trophy 2502 WA 2009 is rated to a maximum of 400 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 and Trophy 2502 WA 2009 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 or the Trophy 2502 WA 2009?

The Trophy 2502 WA 2009 has the bigger tank at 163 gallons, versus 86 gallons on the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008. That 77-gallon difference translates to roughly 231–385 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 and Trophy 2502 WA 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Trophy 2401 Bay Boat 2008 and the Trophy 2502 WA 2009 are built by Trophy. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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