Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Aqua Patio 260 RET 2005 vs Aqua Patio AP240 LE I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Aqua Patio 260 RET 2005 vs Aqua Patio AP240 LE I/O 2006 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 Aqua Patio 260 RET 2005 carries a rated maximum of 240 hp. Engine data for the Aqua Patio AP240 LE I/O 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Aqua Patio 260 RET 2005 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Aqua Patio AP240 LE I/O 2006 wasn't available.
The Aqua Patio 260 RET 2005 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Aqua Patio AP240 LE I/O 2006 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Aqua Patio 260 RET 2005 and Aqua Patio AP240 LE I/O 2006 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.
General Boat Info
MakeAqua Patio
MakeAqua Patio
Model260 RET
ModelAP240 LE I/O
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,019 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1369.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3019
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max240 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,602 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available