Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stamas 270 Tarpon 2009 vs Stamas Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stamas 270 Tarpon 2009 vs Stamas Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Stamas Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 carries 302 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2009. 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 Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stamas 270 Tarpon 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 Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stamas Yacht 317 Tarpon 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stamas 270 Tarpon 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
Makenot available
Model270 Tarpon
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.29 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) Without Top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,390 lbs. (2,898 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2898.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.639
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.76
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Without Pulpit: 27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.76
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches345
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard240 hp (179 KW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail106 gal. (401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1143.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal106
Fuel tank capacity - Gal302
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l) optional
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower