Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Pb55 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons 2286 Deluxe 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Pb55 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons 2286 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.
The Palm Beach Pontoons 2286 Deluxe 2011 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Palm Beach Pb55 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 Pb55 2023 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Palm Beach Pontoons 2286 Deluxe 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Pb55 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Pb55 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 55,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Pontoons 2286 Deluxe 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. pontoon length
Length - Feet55
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches660
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min3.83 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 - Detail2,030 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg920.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.203
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. Enclosed: 21 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal687
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2600.58
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity264
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal79
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters299.05
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,430 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 @ 1,690 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Modelnot available
Model2286 Deluxe
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
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 gauge0.090 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2