When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Doral 295 Prestancia 2011 and the Doral Intrigue 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 295 Prestancia 2011 at 32,2 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 125 lbs — 124 lbs less than the Doral 295 Prestancia 2011 at 1 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 295 Prestancia 2011 caps at 9. 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.