The Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2011 is a modified-V design and the Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2008 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 29 Grand Sport 2011 at 29,3 ft versus Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2008 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pro-Line 29 Grand Sport 2011 tips the scales at 6 310 lbs - 1 010 lbs more than the Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2008 at 5 300 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 2011 and 600 hp for the Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2008. 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 Grand Sport 2011 carries 240 gallons versus 192 gallons in the Pro-Line 29 Super Sport 2008. 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.