Matching a modified vee Doral 245 Sunquest 2008 against a deep vee Doral Mediterra 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 245 Sunquest 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Doral Mediterra 2009 at 4,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Doral 245 Sunquest 2008 tips the scales at 495 lbs — 470 lbs more than the Doral Mediterra 2009 at 25 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 Mediterra 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Doral 245 Sunquest 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 Mediterra 2009 could be the deciding factor.