Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 vs Everglades Boats 240cc 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 against a v-hull Everglades Boats 240cc 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 at 23,6 ft versus Everglades Boats 240cc 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 38 lbs and 4 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 Everglades Boats 230DC 2013 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Everglades Boats 240cc 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Everglades Boats 240cc 2008 carries 163 gallons versus 112 gallons in the Everglades Boats 230DC 2013. 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 230DC 2013 and Everglades Boats 240cc 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeEverglades Boats
MakeEverglades Boats
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. without hardtop 7 ft. 7 in. with hardtop
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches104
DeadriseAverage: 36° Transom: 19°
Deadrise38℃ Transom: 21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches19
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (no engine, approx.)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814.37 kg)
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.4
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]Single Engine: 30 in. (0.76 m) Twin Engine: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet23.58
Length - Feet24
Length overall - DetailWithout Engine: 23 ft. 7 in. With Engine: 24 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches295
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.49
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeV-hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail112 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail163 gal. (617.02 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters617.02
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Fuel tank capacity - Gal163
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Performance
Cruising speed30 mph
Cruising speednot available
Maximum speed47 nph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782.45 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12