235 vs 255

[Greg B]

Looking at both options and trying to decide between them, both with a single 300. Only 400 lbs more weight on the 255 so hopefully someone has compared both.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[FREEDOM!!!]

I would not get a 255 with a single 300. I have the 235 with a single 300 and I wish it was a 350 (it's a tad underpowered at 300). If you want the 255 get the twin 200s. Plus, with the 255 you don't have the swim platforms which is my favorite feature on the 235. 255 with a single 300 makes no sense.

 

[Greg B]

I would not get a 255 with a single 300. I have the 235 with a single 300 and I wish it was a 350 (it's a tad underpowered at 300). If you want the 255 get the twin 200s. Plus, with the 255 you don't have the swim platforms which is my favorite feature on the 235. 255 with a single 300 makes no sense.

Thanks, I had a 268 Islander with a Suzuki 300 so no matter which I get it would be faster

Do the swim platforms impact fishability? 255 has a eurotransom so there is functionality issues there as well, but both are a compromise

 

[Twist]

The 255 is just about the same size as my 275 (inside the cockpit of the boat) and I looked at it but my criteria was two engines. With a pair of 200s on the back of a 255 it just made sense to go ahead and buy the 275 w/the 200s on it. It jumps up on plane pretty quick and still has a very reasonable fuel burn.

 

[FREEDOM!!!]

The 255 is just about the same size as my 275 (inside the cockpit of the boat) and I looked at it but my criteria was two engines. With a pair of 200s on the back of a 255 it just made sense to go ahead and buy the 275 w/the 200s on it. It jumps up on plane pretty quick and still has a very reasonable fuel burn.

I am currently looking to move up from my 235 to a 275. Have you spent much time on a 235 at all? Was wondering if the cockpit is significantly bigger on the 275. My dealership doesn't have any right now and won't for a couple months.

 

[FREEDOM!!!]

Thanks, I had a 268 Islander with a Suzuki 300 so no matter which I get it would be faster

Do the swim platforms impact fishability? 255 has a eurotransom so there is functionality issues there as well, but both are a compromise

I don't fish, so I don't know if the platforms would impact anything. I just like to pull up to the sandbar and throw a cooler on the platform or just sit on the platform and watch the activities. Plus it makes washing the engine very easy. Turns my little 23' boat basically into a 26' boat...

Here's a stock photo of what they look like (no hard top on this boat)...