Both the Outerlimits 36 SL 2012 and the Outerlimits 44 SL 2012 are deep-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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Outerlimits 44 SL 2012 measures 44,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Outerlimits 36 SL 2012 at 36,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Outerlimits 44 SL 2012 tips the scales at 10 500 lbs - 1 900 lbs less than the Outerlimits 36 SL 2012 at 8 600 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Outerlimits 44 SL 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Outerlimits 36 SL 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Outerlimits 44 SL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Outerlimits 44 SL 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 44,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Outerlimits 36 SL 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.