Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Pb55 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Ultra Sport 180 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Pb55 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Ultra Sport 180 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 Ultra Sport 180 2013 tops out at 75 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 Ultra Sport 180 2013 caps at 9. 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 Ultra Sport 180 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet55
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches660
Length overall - Inches219
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. 6in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,230 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg557.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.123
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 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 max75 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 capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Modelnot available
ModelUltra Sport 18
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 diameter23 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2