When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Everglades Boats 230cc 2009 and the Everglades Boats 350cc 2007 are modified 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?

The Everglades Boats 230cc 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Everglades Boats 350cc 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Everglades Boats 350cc 2007 carries 411 gallons versus 112 gallons in the Everglades Boats 230cc 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Everglades Boats 350cc 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Everglades Boats 230cc 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Everglades Boats 350cc 2007 could be the deciding factor.