Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Pb45 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Echelon 260 CL 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Pb45 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Echelon 260 CL 2013 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.
The Palm Beach Pontoons Echelon 260 CL 2013 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Palm Beach Pb45 2023 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Palm Beach Pontoons Echelon 260 CL 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Palm Beach Pb45 2023 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Pontoons Echelon 260 CL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Pontoons Echelon 260 CL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Pb45 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet26.25
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches540
Length overall - Inches315
Draft Min2.83 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,320 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1052.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.232
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal317
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1199.97
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity172
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal53
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters200.63
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,310 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Modelnot available
ModelEchelon 260 CL
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.09 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2