Matching a deep vee Parker Boats 2300 Center Console 2009 against a modified vee Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2012 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 — Parker Boats 2300 Center Console 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2012 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2012 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 240 lbs less than the Parker Boats 2300 Center Console 2009 at 35 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Parker Boats 2300 Center Console 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2012's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Parker Boats 2300 Center Console 2009 carries 155 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Parker Boats 2300 Center Console 2009 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2012 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.