Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Pb65 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Catalina 260 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Pb65 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Catalina 260 2012 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 Catalina 260 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Palm Beach Pb65 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 Pb65 2023 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Palm Beach Pontoons Catalina 260 2012 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Pb65 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Pb65 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 19 passengers and at 65,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Pontoons Catalina 260 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail65.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet65
Length - Feet26.25
Length overall - Meters19.81
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches780
Length overall - Inches315
Draft [max] - Detail4.25 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min3.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,180 lbs. 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 2,320 lbs. 3 Tubes - 25 in.: 2,619 lbs. 3/4 Center Tube: 2,530 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1187.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2619
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]26 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5999.87
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 175 hp 3 Tubes - 25 in.: 250 hp 3/4 Center Tube: 225 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity29
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal105
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters397.47
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,960 lbs. 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 2,310 lbs. 3 Tubes - 25 in.: 2,630 lbs. 3/4 Center Tube: 2,185 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 16 3 Tubes - 25 in.: 18 3/4 Center Tube: 15
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Modelnot available
ModelCatalina 26
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2