Matching a catamaran Advantage 34 Party Cat TRX 2009 against a modified vee Advantage 34 X-Flight 2009 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 — Advantage 34 Party Cat TRX 2009 at 34,0 ft versus Advantage 34 X-Flight 2009 at 34,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Advantage 34 X-Flight 2009 tips the scales at 725 lbs — 717 lbs less than the Advantage 34 Party Cat TRX 2009 at 8 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Advantage 34 Party Cat TRX 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Advantage 34 X-Flight 2009 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Advantage 34 Party Cat TRX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Advantage 34 Party Cat TRX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Advantage 34 X-Flight 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.