Both the Eliminator 230 Eagle XP 2010 and the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2012 measures 27,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 230 Eagle XP 2010 at 23,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2012 tips the scales at 5 000 lbs - 1 900 lbs less than the Eliminator 230 Eagle XP 2010 at 3 100 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eliminator 230 Eagle XP 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 230 Eagle XP 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.