Both the May-Craft 2700 Pilot XL 2012 and the May-Craft 2700CCX 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 - May-Craft 2700 Pilot XL 2012 at 27,0 ft versus May-Craft 2700CCX 2010 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the May-Craft 2700 Pilot XL 2012 tips the scales at 4 800 lbs - 800 lbs more than the May-Craft 2700CCX 2010 at 4 000 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 500 hp, the May-Craft 2700 Pilot XL 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the May-Craft 2700CCX 2010's 450-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 168 gal and 168 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the May-Craft 2700 Pilot XL 2012 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the May-Craft 2700CCX 2010 with its 450-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.