Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Everglades Boats 230cc 2013 vs Everglades Boats 243cc 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Everglades Boats 230cc 2013 against a modified vee Everglades Boats 243cc 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 243cc 2011 measures 26,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Everglades Boats 230cc 2013 at 23,6 feet (2013). At 38 lbs and 35 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Everglades Boats 230cc 2013 and 300 hp for the Everglades Boats 243cc 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Everglades Boats 230cc 2013 carries 112 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Everglades Boats 243cc 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Everglades Boats 243cc 2011 at 26,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Everglades Boats 230cc 2013 at 23,6 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeEverglades Boats
MakeEverglades Boats
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 9 in. without hard top 7 ft. 7 in. with hardtop
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 6 in. Without Hardtop: 5 ft. 10 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches9
DeadriseAverage: 36° Transom: 19°
DeadriseAverage: 31 in. Transom: 19 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (no engine, approx.)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (no engine, approx.)
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.35
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]30 in
Length - Feet23.58
Length - Feet26.92
Length overall - DetailWithout Engine: 23 ft. 7 in. With Engine: 24 ft
Length overall - DetailWith Engine: 26 ft. 11 in. Without Engine: 24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches323
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF25
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail112 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine max300 hp
Performance
Cruising speed27 mph
Cruising speednot available
Maximum speed47 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal
Water capacity9 gal
Maximum capacity3,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people12