Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Everglades Boats 210cc 2008 vs Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Everglades Boats 210cc 2008 vs Everglades Boats 230DC 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Everglades Boats 210cc 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 at 23,6 ft. At 23 lbs and 38 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 300 hp, the Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 has a 150-hp advantage over the Everglades Boats 210cc 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 carries 112 gallons versus 57 gallons in the Everglades Boats 210cc 2008. 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 Everglades Boats 210cc 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Everglades Boats 210cc 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Everglades Boats 210cc 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeEverglades Boats
MakeEverglades Boats
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) without top
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. without hardtop 7 ft. 7 in. with hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detail9 in. (0.23 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.23
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches9
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043.3 kg)
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (no engine, approx.)
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.38
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23.58
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - DetailWithout Engine: 23 ft. 7 in. With Engine: 24 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseAverage: 36° Transom: 19°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (215.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail112 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839.2 kg)
Maximum capacity3,600 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9 gal
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed30 mph
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed47 nph