When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Outerlimits 43 SV 2012 and the Outerlimits SV 29 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 43 SV 2012 measures 43,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 13,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Outerlimits SV 29 2012 at 29,9 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Outerlimits SV 29 2012 tips the scales at 485 lbs — 476 lbs less than the Outerlimits 43 SV 2012 at 9 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 43 SV 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Outerlimits SV 29 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Outerlimits 43 SV 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Outerlimits 43 SV 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Outerlimits SV 29 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.