The Ocean Yachts Sportfish 2004 vs Ocean Yachts Super Sport 1987 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 015 hp, the Ocean Yachts Sportfish 2004 has a 530-hp advantage over the Ocean Yachts Super Sport 1987's 485-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ocean Yachts Sportfish 2004 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Ocean Yachts Super Sport 1987 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 Sportfish 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ocean Yachts Sportfish 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ocean Yachts Super Sport 1987 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.