Matching a modified vee Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 against a deep vee Doral Boca Grande 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 Doral Boca Grande 2009 measures 36,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 20,2 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 Boca Grande 2009 tips the scales at 188 lbs — 175 lbs less than the Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 at 13 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 Boca Grande 2009 is rated for 11 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 Boca Grande 2009 could be the deciding factor.