Matching a modified vee Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 against a catamaran Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 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 Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2009 measures 35,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 at 28,2 feet (2012). At 55 lbs and 78 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 28,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.