The Eliminator 250 Eagle XP 2007 vs Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2011 measures 28,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 250 Eagle XP 2007 at 25,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2011 tips the scales at 5 500 lbs - 1 700 lbs less than the Eliminator 250 Eagle XP 2007 at 3 800 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 28 ft. Fun Deck 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eliminator 250 Eagle XP 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 28,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 250 Eagle XP 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.