When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Prestige Prestige 450 2013 and the Prestige Prestige 450 S 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Prestige Prestige 450 2013 at 45,8 ft versus Prestige Prestige 450 S 2013 at 45,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Prestige Prestige 450 2013 tips the scales at 24 983 lbs — 24 972 lbs more than the Prestige Prestige 450 S 2013 at 11 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Prestige Prestige 450 2013 and 2 hp for the Prestige Prestige 450 S 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 317 gal and 317 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 13 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.