| pos. | code | crew stroke | lane | finish | difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SDRC | San Diego Rowing Club A | [2] | 02:38.90 | (1) | |
| Evan Day | ||||||
| 2. | HM | Newport Sea Base Rowing/Atlanta/Heroes' Movement A | [3] | 02:39.15 | (2) | |
| Mike McKay | +0.25 | |||||
| 3. | ENRC | Undine/Ex Nemo A | [1] | 02:39.84 | (3) | |
| Jonathan Adam Holland | +0.94 | |||||
| 4. | TRC | Texas Rowing Center A | [4] | 02:47.71 | (4) | |
| Simon Borchelt | +8.81 | |||||
| 5. | MBC | Minnesota Boat Club A | [6] | 02:48.58 | (5) | |
| Craig Dodson | +9.68 | |||||
| 6. | GCRA | Greater Columbus/Greater Dayton/Raleigh Rowing Center/OKC Riversport A | [5] | 02:54.82 | (6) | |
| Shawn Stephenson | +15.92 | |||||