Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011 vs Stamas 345 Aegean Outboard 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011 against a deep vee Stamas 345 Aegean Outboard 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 Outboard 2012 measures 34,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011 at 28,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011 tips the scales at 639 lbs — 508 lbs more than the Stamas 345 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 131 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 345 Aegean Outboard 2012 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 345 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries 316 gallons versus 106 gallons in the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011. 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 Outboard 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas 270 Tarpon 2011 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 Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stamas 345 Aegean Outboard 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 Tarpon 2011 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
Model270 Tarpon
Model345 Aegean Outboard
Model Year2011
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 - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 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 - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters3.51
Bridge clearance - Inches8
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 - Detail6,390 lbs. (2,898 kg)
Weight - Detail13,100 lbs. (5,760.6 kg)
Weight - kg2898.45
Weight - kg5942.06
Weight - lbs.639
Weight - lbs.131
Length - Meters8.76
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28.75
Length - Feet34.42
Length overall - DetailWith 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 materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard240 hp (179 KW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail106 gal. (401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail316 gal. (1,196.06 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1196.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal106
Fuel tank capacity - Gal316
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp (447.6 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l) optional
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5