Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Black Jack Boats 256 Coastal 2021 vs BlackJack 224 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Black Jack Boats 256 Coastal 2021 vs BlackJack 224 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.
The Black Jack Boats 256 Coastal 2021 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the BlackJack 224 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 9 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Black Jack Boats 256 Coastal 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the BlackJack 224 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Black Jack Boats 256 Coastal 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Black Jack Boats 256 Coastal 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The BlackJack 224 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet22.33
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches268
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 3 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches99
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12-14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Engine makeyamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBlackJack
Modelnot available
Model224
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee