Both the Stamas 270 Tarpon Outboard 2006 and the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 270 Tarpon Outboard 2006 at 28,0 ft versus Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 tips the scales at 6 000 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Stamas 270 Tarpon Outboard 2006 at 5 200 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 Tarpon Outboard 2006 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 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 Tarpon Outboard 2006 carries 220 gallons versus 200 gallons in the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006. 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 Tarpon Inboard 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stamas 270 Tarpon Outboard 2006 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 Tarpon Inboard 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stamas 270 Tarpon Outboard 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.