Matching a deep vee Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2006 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2006 measures 31,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 at 26,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 579 lbs — 511 lbs more than the Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2006 at 68 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 290 Express Inboard 2006 tops out at 500 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 290 Express Inboard 2006 carries 208 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 290 Express Inboard 2006 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 290 Express Inboard 2006 could be the deciding factor.