The Pro-Line 26 Express 2011 is a modified-V design and the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 - Pro-Line 26 Express 2011 at 26,3 ft versus Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2013 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pro-Line 26 Express 2011 tips the scales at 5 380 lbs - 980 lbs more than the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2013 at 4 400 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 - 450 hp for the Pro-Line 26 Express 2011 and 450 hp for the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pro-Line 26 Express 2011 carries 200 gallons versus 156 gallons in the Pro-Line 26 Super Sport 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 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.