Matching a modified vee Sailfish 30-06 Express 2011 against a deep vee Sailfish 320 Express 2013 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 — Sailfish 30-06 Express 2011 at 30,5 ft versus Sailfish 320 Express 2013 at 30,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2011 tips the scales at 1 223 lbs — 368 lbs more than the Sailfish 320 Express 2013 at 855 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 — 700 hp for the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2011 and 700 hp for the Sailfish 320 Express 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sailfish 320 Express 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sailfish 320 Express 2013 could be the deciding factor.