When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro 2013 and the Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 are modified vee designs with composite 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro 2013 could be the deciding factor.