Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Everglades Boats 223cc 2011 vs Everglades Boats 250CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Everglades Boats 223cc 2011 against a modified vee Everglades Boats 250CC 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Everglades Boats 250CC 2011 measures 27,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Everglades Boats 223cc 2011 at 22,3 feet (2011). At 32 lbs and 51 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 400 hp, the Everglades Boats 250CC 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the Everglades Boats 223cc 2011's 250-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 250CC 2011 carries 163 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Everglades Boats 223cc 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 Everglades Boats 250CC 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Everglades Boats 223cc 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Everglades Boats 250CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Everglades Boats 250CC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Everglades Boats 223cc 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeEverglades Boats
MakeEverglades Boats
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam9 ft. 3 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 10 in. Without Hardtop: 5 ft. 6 in. With Upper Station Upright: 10 ft. 10 in
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft
Bridge clearance - Meters3.3
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches13
Bridge clearance - Inches96
DeadriseAverage: 31 in. Transom: 19 in
DeadriseAverage: 37 in. Transom: 21 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (no engine, approx.)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.51
Height [transom]30 in
Height [transom]30 / 25 in
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet27.25
Length overall - DetailWithout Engine: 22 ft. 3 in. With Engine: 24 ft. 11 in
Length overall - DetailWith Engine: 27 ft. 3 in. Without Engine: 24 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches327
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail163 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters617.02
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal163
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal
Water capacity20 gal
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacity4,200 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people12