Both the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2009 and the Stamas Predator 308 2011 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 2009 at 28,0 ft versus Stamas Predator 308 2011 at 30,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas Predator 308 2011 tips the scales at 8 250 lbs - 1 860 lbs less than the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2009 at 6 390 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 Predator 308 2011 tops out at 300 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 Predator 308 2011 carries 275 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 Predator 308 2011 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 Predator 308 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stamas Predator 308 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 30,7 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.