Matching a modified vee Pro-Line 23 XP 2013 against a deep vee Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2010 measures 26,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pro-Line 23 XP 2013 at 23,0 feet (2013). At 39 lbs and 44 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 450 hp, the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2010 has a 150-hp advantage over the Pro-Line 23 XP 2013's 300-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 26 Super Sport 2010 carries 156 gallons versus 125 gallons in the Pro-Line 23 XP 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 26 Super Sport 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pro-Line 23 XP 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pro-Line 23 XP 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.