The Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stamas 290 Express Outboard 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 28,8 ft versus Stamas 290 Express Outboard 2009 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 290 Express Outboard 2009 tips the scales at 6 550 lbs - 350 lbs less than the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 6 200 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 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 290 Express Outboard 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 290 Express Outboard 2009 carries 250 gallons versus 204 gallons in the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.