The Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 vs Whittley SL2400 2009 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 — Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Whittley SL2400 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 tips the scales at 3 285 lbs — 419 lbs more than the Whittley SL2400 2009 at 2 866 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 250 hp, the Whittley SL2400 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Whittley SL2400 2009 carries 66 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007. 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 Whittley SL2400 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Whittley SL2400 2009 could be the deciding factor.