When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Concept 30 SD Sport Deck 2011 and the Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass 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 Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 measures 36,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Concept 30 SD Sport Deck 2011 at 30,1 feet (2011). At 46 lbs and 52 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 has a 300-hp advantage over the Concept 30 SD Sport Deck 2011's 600-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 carries 225 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Concept 30 SD Sport Deck 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 Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Concept 30 SD Sport Deck 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Concept 36 SR T-Top Fish 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Concept 30 SD Sport Deck 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.