The Ocean Yachts 48 Super Sport 2002 vs Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009 measures 57,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ocean Yachts 48 Super Sport 2002 at 48,0 feet (2002). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009 tips the scales at 67 469 lbs — 22 469 lbs less than the Ocean Yachts 48 Super Sport 2002 at 45 000 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 Ocean Yachts 48 Super Sport 2002 carries a rated maximum of 700 hp. Engine data for the Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ocean Yachts 48 Super Sport 2002 carries 685 gallons versus 115 gallons in the Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Ocean Yachts 48 Super Sport 2002 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ocean Yachts 58 SuperSport 2009 could be the deciding factor.