When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Outerlimits SV 29 2012 and the Outerlimits SV 52 2013 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 SV 52 2013 measures 50,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,6 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 — 377 lbs more than the Outerlimits SV 52 2013 at 108 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 SV 52 2013 is rated for 15 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 SV 52 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Outerlimits SV 52 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 50,5 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.