War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 boat specs
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War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006
2006
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War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 boat specs
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War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005
2005
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War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 vs War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005: Which Flat-Bottom Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 and the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 are flat-bottom designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

The War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWar Eagle
MakeWar Eagle
Model15 Foot - 542FD
Model2372 LDSV
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in.
Beam92 in.
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail20 in.
Depth - Detail26 in.
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches20
Depth - Inches26
Weight - Detail290 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.290
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail42 in.
Width [transom] - Detail72 in.
Height [transom]16 in. / 21 in.
Height [transom]21 in.
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters4.65
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches183
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in.
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxCommercial

War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 vs War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 or the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005?
The War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 comes in at 15,0 feet, making it roughly 8,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 has a documented max rating of 25 hp. Engine specifications for the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 is certified for 7. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 measures 92" wide, compared to 62" for the War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 and War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the War Eagle 15 Foot - 542FD 2006 and the War Eagle 2372 LDSV 2005 are built by War Eagle. 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.