Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 vs Azure Marine AZ240 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 vs Azure Marine AZ240 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 at 25,0 ft versus Azure Marine AZ240 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 tips the scales at 4 191 lbs — 4 144 lbs more than the Azure Marine AZ240 2006 at 47 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Azure Marine AZ240 2006 has a 125-hp advantage over the Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Azure Marine AZ240 2006 carries 62 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 13 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Azure Marine AZ240 2006 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeAzure Marine
MakeAzure Marine
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail58 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32.5 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,191 lbs
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs
Weight - kg1901
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - lbs.4191
Weight - lbs.47
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people13