The Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001 vs Aqua Patio 250 XP 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001 at 24,0 ft versus Aqua Patio 250 XP 2013 at 26,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Aqua Patio 250 XP 2013 tips the scales at 4 658 lbs — 4 433 lbs less than the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001 at 225 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 250 XP 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Aqua Patio 250 XP 2013 carries 46 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001. 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 250 XP 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Aqua Patio 250 XP 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Aqua Patio 250 XP 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 26,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Aqua Patio 240 FE 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.