When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 and the Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013 are modified 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 measures 27,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013 at 23,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 220 lbs less than the Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 at 45 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.
The Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 carries 191 gallons versus 98 gallons in the Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013. 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 Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Hunt Gamefish 27 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Hunt Ultra 234 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.