War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 boat specs
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War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011
2011
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War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 boat specs
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War Eagle 648 DSV 2005
2005
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War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 vs War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 against a flat War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 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.

The War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 tops out at 45 hp. Engine specs for the War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 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 2284 Seahorse 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 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
Model2284 Seahorse
Model648 DSV
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in
Beam67 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches67
DeadriseVariable: 18 / 42°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail35 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in. 0.5086 alloy
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max45 hp 60 hp: HP rating changes w/factory installed steering. 75 hp: HP rating changes w/factory installed steering & optional skin out

War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 vs War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 or the War Eagle 648 DSV 2005?
The War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 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 648 DSV 2005 has a documented max rating of 45 hp. Engine specifications for the War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 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 2284 Seahorse 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 is certified for 4. 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 2284 Seahorse 2011 measures 101" wide, compared to 67" for the War Eagle 648 DSV 2005. 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 2284 Seahorse 2011 and War Eagle 648 DSV 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the War Eagle 2284 Seahorse 2011 and the War Eagle 648 DSV 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.