Matching a modified vee Doral 170 Sunquest 2008 against a deep vee Doral Intrigue 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 Intrigue 2009 measures 30,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 14,5 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 Intrigue 2009 tips the scales at 125 lbs — 112 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 Intrigue 2009 is rated for 10 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 Intrigue 2009 could be the deciding factor.