Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 vs Azure Marine AZ240 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Azure Marine AZ 250 OB 2008 vs Azure Marine AZ240 2007 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 2007 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 — 3 736 lbs more than the Azure Marine AZ240 2007 at 455 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 2007 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 2007 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 Year2007
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 - Detail58 in
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inches58
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 - Detail4,550 lbs
Weight - kg1901
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - lbs.4191
Weight - lbs.455
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max425 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 GXI w/ SX Out Drive (270 hp)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people13