Matching a catamaran Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 against a deep vee Outerlimits SL 52 2013 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 — Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 at 48,4 ft versus Outerlimits SL 52 2013 at 51,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 tips the scales at 1 015 lbs — 1 003 lbs more than the Outerlimits SL 52 2013 at 12 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 SL 52 2013 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Outerlimits SL 52 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Outerlimits SL 52 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.