Matching a deep vee Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009 against a modified vee Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 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 — Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 370 lbs less than the Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 carries 66 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009. 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 Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Star 252 SL I/O Sport Deck 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautic Star 2400 Tournament 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.