Matching a modified vee Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 against a deep vee Luhrs 41 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 41 Convertible 2009 measures 44,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 at 38,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 203 lbs more than the Luhrs 41 Convertible 2009 at 32 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 540 hp, the Luhrs 41 Convertible 2009 has a 60-hp advantage over the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008's 480-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Luhrs 41 Convertible 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Luhrs 35 Convertible 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Luhrs 41 Convertible 2009 could be the deciding factor.