Matching a modified vee Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2009 against a deep vee Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2011 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2009 at 29,0 ft versus Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2011 at 28,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2009 tips the scales at 631 lbs — 578 lbs more than the Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2011 at 53 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 — 600 hp for the Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2009 and 600 hp for the Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2011. 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 29 Super Sport 2011 carries 192 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2009. 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.