Matching a catamaran Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 against a deep vee Outerlimits SV 29 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 measures 48,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Outerlimits SV 29 2013 at 29,9 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 tips the scales at 1 015 lbs — 530 lbs more than the Outerlimits SV 29 2013 at 485 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 48 Cat 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Outerlimits SV 29 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Outerlimits 48 Cat 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Outerlimits SV 29 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.