Both the Ovation Yachts 52 2009 and the Ovation Yachts 55 Sport Yacht 2010 are modified-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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Ovation Yachts 52 2009 at 52,0 ft versus Ovation Yachts 55 Sport Yacht 2010 at 54,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ovation Yachts 52 2009 tips the scales at 52 000 lbs - 4 000 lbs more than the Ovation Yachts 55 Sport Yacht 2010 at 48 000 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 Ovation Yachts 55 Sport Yacht 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Ovation Yachts 52 2009 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ovation Yachts 55 Sport Yacht 2010 could be the deciding factor.