Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 vs Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 vs Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 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 — Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 at 24,0 ft versus Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 at 26,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 tips the scales at 349 lbs — 327 lbs less than the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 at 22 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 Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011. 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 Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2000 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Aqua Patio AP 250 WB 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAqua Patio
MakeAqua Patio
Model240 FE
ModelAP 250 WB
Model Year2
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - DetailDry: 2,590 lbs. (1,176 kg) Wet: 3,490 lbs. (1,584 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1583.04
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.349
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26.17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (7.97 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches314
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard140 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,385 lbs
Maximum capacity2,766 lbs. (1,256 kg)
Maximum people17
Maximum people14 / 1,966 lbs. (893 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon