The Kirie Elite 326 - Centerboard (Trunk) Centerboard (Trunk) 1987 vs Kirie Elite 326 - Shoal draft Shoal draft 1987 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Kirie Elite 326 - Centerboard (Trunk) Centerboard (Trunk) 1987 at 31,4 ft versus Kirie Elite 326 - Shoal draft Shoal draft 1987 at 32,6 ft. At 9 744 lbs and 9 744 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 28 hp for the Kirie Elite 326 - Centerboard (Trunk) Centerboard (Trunk) 1987 and 28 hp for the Kirie Elite 326 - Shoal draft Shoal draft 1987. 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 — 30 gal and 30 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 9 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.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 9 744 lbs for the Kirie Elite 326 - Centerboard (Trunk) Centerboard (Trunk) 1987 and 9 744 lbs for the Kirie Elite 326 - Shoal draft Shoal draft 1987. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,2 ft and 4,4 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Kirie Elite 326 - Centerboard (Trunk) Centerboard (Trunk) 1987 uses Sloop rigging.

Hull speed is rated at 7,0 knots for the Kirie Elite 326 - Shoal draft Shoal draft 1987 and 7,0 knots for the Kirie Elite 326 - Centerboard (Trunk) Centerboard (Trunk) 1987.