Matching a deep vee Luhrs 34 Open 2011 against a modified vee Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Luhrs 34 Open 2011 at 34,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 216 lbs less than the Luhrs 34 Open 2011 at 19 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.

The Luhrs 34 Open 2011 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Luhrs 34 Open 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2009 could be the deciding factor.