When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Pro-Line 20 Sport 2008 and the Pro-Line 32 Express 2013 are modified 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 Pro-Line 32 Express 2013 measures 32,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 30,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pro-Line 20 Sport 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 26 lbs and 95 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Pro-Line 32 Express 2013 has a 400-hp advantage over the Pro-Line 20 Sport 2008's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pro-Line 20 Sport 2008 carries 7 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Pro-Line 32 Express 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pro-Line 32 Express 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Pro-Line 20 Sport 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pro-Line 32 Express 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pro-Line 32 Express 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pro-Line 20 Sport 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.