The Skater 32 Classic Outboard Pleasure 2007 vs Skater 46 Race Pleasure / Race 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Skater 46 Race Pleasure / Race 2007 measures 45,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skater 32 Classic Outboard Pleasure 2007 at 32,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skater 46 Race Pleasure / Race 2007 tips the scales at 5 000 lbs - 2 300 lbs less than the Skater 32 Classic Outboard Pleasure 2007 at 2 700 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skater 46 Race Pleasure / Race 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Skater 32 Classic Outboard Pleasure 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skater 46 Race Pleasure / Race 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skater 46 Race Pleasure / Race 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skater 32 Classic Outboard Pleasure 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.