Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sessa Marine Dorado 26 2013 vs Sessa Marine Key Largo 24 Inboard 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sessa Marine Dorado 26 2013 is a deep-V design and the Sessa Marine Key Largo 24 Inboard 2012 is a modified-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.
The Sessa Marine Dorado 26 2013 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Sessa Marine Key Largo 24 Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sessa Marine Key Largo 24 Inboard 2012 carries 71 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Sessa Marine Dorado 26 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.
Bottom line: The Sessa Marine Dorado 26 2013 at 28,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sessa Marine Key Largo 24 Inboard 2012 at 25,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSessa Marine
MakeSessa Marine
ModelDorado 26
ModelKey Largo 24 Inboard
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.7 m)
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail15.4 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15.4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,173 lbs. (2,800 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2800.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6173
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.08
Length - Feet25.26
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.55 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m)
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches303
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelVolvo Penta D3-190 EVC DP-S
Engine modelPenta 5.0 GXI DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail71 gal. (270 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal71
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max190 hp (140 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Performance
Maximum speed30 knot
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity21.1 gal. (80 l)
Water capacity11.9 gal. (45 l)
Water heater capacity5.3 gal. (20 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (46 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12.42 gal. (47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal12.42
Options / Other
DesignerChristian Grande
Designernot available