Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 boat specs
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Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010
2010
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Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 boat specs
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Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012
2012
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Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a tunnel Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 against a pontoon Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 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 Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 measures 20,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 tips the scales at 1 698 lbs — 1 573 lbs less than the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 at 125 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 and 90 hp for the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012. 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePalm Beach Fishing
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Model167
ModelFish Master 2
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - Detail5 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.13
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail7 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches7
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 1,560 lbs. 3/4 Center Tube: 1,698 lbs
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kg770.2
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.1698
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches243
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max90 hp 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 90 hp 3/4 Center Tube: 115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people10 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 12 3/4 Center Tube: 1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,460 lbs. 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 1,730 lbs. 3/4 Center Tube: 1,425 lbs
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2

Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 or the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012?
The Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 is the longer of the two at 20,3 feet overall. The Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 4,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 or the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012?
For trailering, the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 has the edge at 125 lbs dry weight versus 1 698 lbs for the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 is rated to a maximum of 90 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 tops out at 75 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 measures 96" wide, compared to 86" for the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 and Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Palm Beach Fishing 167 2010 and the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 200 2012 are built by Palm Beach. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.