Both the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2009 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 are catamaran 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 - Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2009 at 35,8 ft versus Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 at 35,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 tips the scales at 7 800 lbs - 200 lbs less than the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2009 at 7 600 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 36 ft. Daytona 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 35,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.