When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2012 and the Aspen Power Catamarans C100 Escape 2013 are catamaran 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Aspen Power Catamarans C100 Escape 2013 measures 32,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2012 at 28,2 feet (2012). At 79 lbs and 84 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Aspen Power Catamarans C100 Escape 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Aspen Power Catamarans C100 Escape 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Aspen Power Catamarans 28 - C90 Cruiser 2012 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 C100 Escape 2013 could be the deciding factor.