Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Fishing 211 2007 vs Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Fishing 211 2007 vs Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Palm Beach Fishing 211 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 195 lbs and 206 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 200 hp, the Palm Beach Fishing 211 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011's 135-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 Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Palm Beach Fishing 211 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Pontoons 240 Deluxe 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Fishing 211 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePalm Beach Fishing
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.206
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. pontoon length
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches288
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. Enclosed: 23 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max135 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people12 @ 1,645 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,385 lbs
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2