Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 vs Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 or the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012?

The Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 is the longer of the two at 34,4 feet overall. The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 comes in at 28,0 feet, making it roughly 6,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 or the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012?

For trailering, the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 has the edge at 58 lbs dry weight versus 1 355 lbs for the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 has a documented max rating of 450 hp. Engine specifications for the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 measures 134" wide, compared to 115" for the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 or the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012?

The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 has the bigger tank at 204 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012. That 180-gallon difference translates to roughly 540–900 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 and Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 and the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 are built by Stamas. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 vs Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012

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Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009

2009

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Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 vs Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 against a deep vee Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 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 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 measures 34,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 at 28,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 1 355 lbs — 1 297 lbs less than the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 at 58 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 270 Express Outboard 2009 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 carries 204 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Stamas 345 Aegean 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 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 34,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeStamas

Model270 Express Outboard

Model345 Aegean Inboard

Model Year2009

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.29 m)

Beam11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)

Beam - Meters2.92

Beam - Meters3.4

Beam - Inches115

Beam - Inches134

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) Without Top

Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) With Standard Hardtop: 11 ft. 6 in. (3.53 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.18

Bridge clearance - Meters3.51

Bridge clearance - Inches86

Bridge clearance - Inches138

Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)

Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m) (average)

Draft [max] - Meters0.46

Draft [max] - Meters0.53

Draft [max] - Inches18

Draft [max] - Inches21

Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,627.4 kg)

Weight - Detail13,550 lbs. (5,960 kg)

Weight - kg2630.83

Weight - kg6146.17

Weight - lbs.58

Weight - lbs.1355

Length - Meters8.76

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet28

Length - Feet34.42

Length - Inches9

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - DetailWithout Pulpit: 28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Without Pulpit: 27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)

Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in. (10.49 m) With Engine Bracket and Power: 39 ft. 5 in. (12.04 m)

Length overall - Meters8.76

Length overall - Meters12.01

Length overall - Inches345

Length overall - Inches473

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail204 gal. (772.14 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908.4 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters772.22

Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal204

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Drive typeOutboard - Twin

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Engine max450 hp (336 kW)

Engine maxnot available

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardGas: (2) 320 hp (238 kW) Diesel: 480 hp ((2) 179 kW)

Operational Info

Head1

Headnot available

Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)

Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Sleeping capacity4

Sleeping capacity5

Water capacity20 gal. (37.65 l)

Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)

Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 vs Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 or the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012?

The Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 is the longer of the two at 34,4 feet overall. The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 comes in at 28,0 feet, making it roughly 6,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 or the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012?

For trailering, the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 has the edge at 58 lbs dry weight versus 1 355 lbs for the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 has a documented max rating of 450 hp. Engine specifications for the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 measures 134" wide, compared to 115" for the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 or the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012?

The Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 has the bigger tank at 204 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012. That 180-gallon difference translates to roughly 540–900 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 and Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Stamas 270 Express Outboard 2009 and the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 are built by Stamas. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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