Matching a modified vee Baha Cruisers 240 WAC I/O 2008 against a deep vee Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 2009 measures 34,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Baha Cruisers 240 WAC I/O 2008 at 24,0 feet (2008). At 35 lbs and 95 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 Baha Cruisers 240 WAC I/O 2008 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 2009 carries 212 gallons versus 94 gallons in the Baha Cruisers 240 WAC I/O 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 Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Baha Cruisers 240 WAC I/O 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baha Cruisers 340 Mach 1/BR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baha Cruisers 240 WAC I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.