Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Albemarle 268 XF 2012 vs Albemarle 360 XF 2013: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Albemarle 268 XF 2012 and the Albemarle 360 XF 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Albemarle 360 XF 2013 measures 36,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Albemarle 268 XF 2012 at 25,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Albemarle 360 XF 2013 tips the scales at 25 000 lbs - 17 500 lbs less than the Albemarle 268 XF 2012 at 7 500 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Albemarle 360 XF 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Albemarle 268 XF 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Albemarle 360 XF 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Albemarle 360 XF 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Albemarle 268 XF 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlbemarle
MakeAlbemarle
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 5 in. (4.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches173
Deadrise21℃
DeadriseAmidships: 23℃ Transom: 16℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDry: 7,500 lbs. (3,401.94 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 25,000 lbs. (11,339.81 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.7500
Weight - lbs.25000
Length - Feet25.83
Length - Feet36
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m) With Pulpit: 28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. (10.97 m) With Pulpit: 38 ft. 8 in. (11.78 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.79
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches464
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWaterline to Top of Windshield: 9 ft. (2.64 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches108
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail172 gal. (662.45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail535 gal. (2,025 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2025.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Gal535
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
StorageTransom Fishbox: 45 gal. (170.34 l) Livewell: 20 gal. (75.71 l) Cockpit Storage Box: 16 gal. (60.57 l)
StorageTransom Fishbox: 56 gal. (211.98 l) Cockpit Fishbox: 57 gal. (215.76 l) Livewell: 25 gal. (94.63 l)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity95 gal. (359 l)