The Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 is a modified-V design and the Doral 275 Venezia 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Doral 275 Venezia 2011 measures 29,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Doral 275 Venezia 2011 tips the scales at 7 900 lbs - 6 600 lbs less than the Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 at 1 300 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Doral 275 Venezia 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Doral 275 Venezia 2011 could be the deciding factor.