When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Landau A'Lure 184 2007 and the Landau Atlantis 240 2007 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Landau Atlantis 240 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Landau A'Lure 184 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 98 lbs and 2 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 125 hp, the Landau Atlantis 240 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Landau A'Lure 184 2007's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Landau Atlantis 240 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Landau A'Lure 184 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Landau Atlantis 240 2007 could be the deciding factor.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 25" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: Choose the Landau Atlantis 240 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Landau A'Lure 184 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.