Both the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2011 and the Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 are catamaran designs, both built in composite, so 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 measures 36,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2011 at 28,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 tips the scales at 18 000 lbs - 10 100 lbs less than the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2011 at 7 900 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 260 hp, the Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2011's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 carries 180 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2011. 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 Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Aspen Power Catamarans 36 - C110 2012 could be the deciding factor.