When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Grady-White Canyon 336 2013 and the Grady-White Express 330 2009 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Grady-White Canyon 336 2013 at 33,5 ft versus Grady-White Express 330 2009 at 35,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Grady-White Express 330 2009 tips the scales at 1 084 lbs — 992 lbs less than the Grady-White Canyon 336 2013 at 92 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 700 hp for the Grady-White Canyon 336 2013 and 700 hp for the Grady-White Express 330 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.