When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Pro-Line 24 Super Sport 2009 and the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2011 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 — Pro-Line 24 Super Sport 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2011 at 26,3 ft. At 34 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 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the Pro-Line 24 Super Sport 2009'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 2011 carries 156 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Pro-Line 24 Super Sport 2009. 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 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pro-Line 24 Super Sport 2009 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2011 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 24 Super Sport 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.