When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Weeres Eclipse 240 2013 and the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 240 Tri-toon 2008 are pontoon designs with aluminum 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Weeres Eclipse 240 2013 at 24,3 ft versus Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 240 Tri-toon 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 219 lbs and 182 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 195 hp, the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 240 Tri-toon 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Weeres Eclipse 240 2013's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Weeres Eclipse 240 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 240 Tri-toon 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Weeres Eclipse 240 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Weeres Eclipse 240 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Weeres Fisherman Deluxe 240 Tri-toon 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.