Matching a deep vee Navigator Yachts Navigator 5500 2013 against a other Navigator Yachts Navigator 5800 2008 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Navigator Yachts Navigator 5500 2013 at 55,7 ft versus Navigator Yachts Navigator 5800 2008 at 57,0 ft. At 54 lbs and 56 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 530 hp, the Navigator Yachts Navigator 5500 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Navigator Yachts Navigator 5800 2008's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 75 gal and 75 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Navigator Yachts Navigator 5800 2008 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Navigator Yachts Navigator 5500 2013 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Navigator Yachts Navigator 5800 2008 could be the deciding factor.