When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stamas 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 and the Stamas 362 Tarpon 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 measures 36,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,6 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 — 445 lbs more than the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 134 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 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 tops out at 900 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 267 Tarpon Inboard 2012 carries 106 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 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 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 is rated for 12 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 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.