The Deep Impact 36 Cuddy 2017 vs Deep Impact Center Console 2018 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 350 hp for the Deep Impact 36 Cuddy 2017 and 350 hp for the Deep Impact Center Console 2018. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Deep Impact Center Console 2018 carries 482 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Deep Impact 36 Cuddy 2017. 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 Deep Impact Center Console 2018 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Deep Impact 36 Cuddy 2017 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Deep Impact Center Console 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Deep Impact Center Console 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Deep Impact 36 Cuddy 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.