Both the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 and the Doral Intrigue 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Doral 255 Monticello 2011 at 28,3 ft versus Doral Intrigue 2009 at 30,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Doral Intrigue 2009 tips the scales at 12 500 lbs - 6 100 lbs less than the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 at 6 400 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 255 Monticello 2011 caps at 8. 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.