Matching a deep vee Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2007 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 340 Tarpon Outboard 2007 measures 34,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,4 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 — 565 lbs more than the Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2007 at 14 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 Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2007 is rated for 10 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 340 Tarpon Outboard 2007 could be the deciding factor.