When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008 and the Stamas Predator 308 2011 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 Stamas Predator 308 2011 measures 30,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008 at 26,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas Predator 308 2011 tips the scales at 825 lbs — 276 lbs less than the Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008 at 549 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 Stamas Predator 308 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas Predator 308 2011 carries 275 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008. 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 Stamas Predator 308 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas Predator 308 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stamas Predator 308 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stamas 250 Tarpon 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.