When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Reinell 205 LS 2013 and the Reinell 240 LS 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Reinell 240 LS 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Reinell 205 LS 2013 at 20,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Reinell 240 LS 2011 tips the scales at 358 lbs — 332 lbs less than the Reinell 205 LS 2013 at 26 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Reinell 240 LS 2011 has a 105-hp advantage over the Reinell 205 LS 2013's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Reinell 205 LS 2013 carries 31 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Reinell 240 LS 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Reinell 205 LS 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Reinell 240 LS 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Reinell 205 LS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Reinell 205 LS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Reinell 240 LS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.