Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Berkshire Pontoons 243 SLX BP3 - STS 2011 vs Berkshire Pontoons 27RFXUDSXR STS TRITOON 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Berkshire Pontoons 243 SLX BP3 - STS 2011 vs Berkshire Pontoons 27RFXUDSXR STS TRITOON 2022 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 Berkshire Pontoons 243 SLX BP3 - STS 2011 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Berkshire Pontoons 27RFXUDSXR STS TRITOON 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Berkshire Pontoons 243 SLX BP3 - STS 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Berkshire Pontoons 27RFXUDSXR STS TRITOON 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Berkshire Pontoons 243 SLX BP3 - STS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Berkshire Pontoons 243 SLX BP3 - STS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Berkshire Pontoons 27RFXUDSXR STS TRITOON 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBerkshire Pontoons
Makenot available
Model243 SLX BP3 - STS
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,860 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1297.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.286
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 2 in. tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13 / 1,865 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower