Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Albemarle 246 1987 vs Albemarle 248 XF 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Albemarle 246 1987 vs Albemarle 248 XF 2013 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.
The Albemarle 246 1987 carries a rated maximum of 290 hp. Engine data for the Albemarle 248 XF 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Albemarle 248 XF 2013 carries 118 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Albemarle 246 1987. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Albemarle 246 1987 and Albemarle 248 XF 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m) With Pulpit: 25 ft. 1 in. (7.65 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet23.58
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches301
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDry: 5,100 lbs. (2,313.32 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.51
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal118
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters446.68
Engine makeChevrolet
Engine makenot available
Horsepower290 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail118 gal. (444.68 l)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storagenot available
StorageTransom Fishbox: 40 gal. (151.42 l) Livewell: 20 gal. (75.71 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8.5 gal. (32.18 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAlbemarle
Modelnot available
Model248 XF
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee