When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 and the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 are deep 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 at 26,6 ft versus Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 28,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 579 lbs — 517 lbs more than the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 62 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 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries 204 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012. 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 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.