Both the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 and the Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2009 are modified-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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2009 measures 43,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 14,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 at 28,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2009 tips the scales at 12 500 lbs - 7 000 lbs less than the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 at 5 500 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 430 Eagle XP 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 28 ft. Fun Deck 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.