The Doral 245 Escape 2008 is a modified-V design and the Doral Intrigue 2008 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 Intrigue 2008 measures 30,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Doral 245 Escape 2008 at 25,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Doral Intrigue 2008 tips the scales at 12 500 lbs - 7 550 lbs less than the Doral 245 Escape 2008 at 4 950 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 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Doral 245 Escape 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Doral Intrigue 2008 could be the deciding factor.