Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
EdgeWater 240IS 2012 vs EdgeWater 268CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee EdgeWater 240IS 2012 against a deep vee EdgeWater 268CC 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — EdgeWater 240IS 2012 at 24,0 ft versus EdgeWater 268CC 2011 at 26,5 ft. At 27 lbs and 5 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the EdgeWater 268CC 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 240IS 2012's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the EdgeWater 240IS 2012 carries 77 gallons versus 2 gallons in the EdgeWater 268CC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The EdgeWater 268CC 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the EdgeWater 240IS 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the EdgeWater 268CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the EdgeWater 268CC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The EdgeWater 240IS 2012 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
MakeEdgeWater
MakeEdgeWater
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m) with T-top 5 ft. 2 in. (1.6 m) without T-top
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) with T-top 76 in. (2 m) without T-top
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Deadrise14.5°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg)
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (63.5 cm)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26.5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.2 m) 27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m) with anchor roller
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches326
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (760 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max350 hp (260 kW)
Engine max500 hp (368 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha Twin F225 or Twin F250 4-stroke
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,360 kg)
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs. (1,816 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Headnot available
HeadPortable
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft
Trailer - Length over all33 ft. (10 m)