Matching a modified vee Sea Chaser 230 LX 2010 against a deep vee Sea Chaser 2400 WA 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Chaser 230 LX 2010 at 22,8 ft versus Sea Chaser 2400 WA 2011 at 24,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Chaser 2400 WA 2011 tips the scales at 3 492 lbs — 3 247 lbs less than the Sea Chaser 230 LX 2010 at 245 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 300 hp, the Sea Chaser 2400 WA 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Chaser 230 LX 2010's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Chaser 2400 WA 2011 carries 75 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Sea Chaser 230 LX 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sea Chaser 2400 WA 2011 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sea Chaser 230 LX 2010 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.