Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Everglades Boats 243cc 2008 vs Everglades Boats 320EX 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a v-hull Everglades Boats 243cc 2008 against a deep vee Everglades Boats 320EX 2009 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 320EX 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Everglades Boats 243cc 2008 at 24,0 feet (2008). At 31 lbs and 108 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 700 hp, the Everglades Boats 320EX 2009 has a 400-hp advantage over the Everglades Boats 243cc 2008's 300-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 320EX 2009 carries 288 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Everglades Boats 243cc 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 320EX 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Everglades Boats 243cc 2008 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 320EX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Everglades Boats 320EX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Everglades Boats 243cc 2008 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 Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam10 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters3.25
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches128
Bridge clearance - Detail58 in. (1.47 m) without top
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 8 in
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Deadrise31℃ Transom: 21℃
DeadriseTransom: 25 in. Average: 41 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406.2 kg)
Weight - Detail10,800 lbs
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg4898.79
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.108
Length - Meters7.39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.39 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters9.86
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches388
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeV-hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail288 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1090.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal288
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp (223 kW)
Engine max700 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782.5 kg)
Maximum capacity5,200 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal