The Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2006 vs Eliminator 340 Eagle XP 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eliminator 340 Eagle XP 2012 measures 33,9 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2006 at 27,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 340 Eagle XP 2012 tips the scales at 7 600 lbs - 2 600 lbs less than the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2006 at 5 000 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 Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eliminator 340 Eagle XP 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 27 ft. Fun Deck 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 340 Eagle XP 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.