Matching a flat Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 against a modified vee Alumaweld Talon 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumaweld Talon 2013 measures 16,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumaweld Talon 2013 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 871 lbs less than the Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 at 14 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 115 hp, the Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 has a 45-hp advantage over the Alumaweld Talon 2013's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumaweld Talon 2013 carries 18 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumaweld Talon 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumaweld Flat Bottom 20 2008 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Alumaweld Talon 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.