Matching a deep vee Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas Predator 308 2009 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 28,8 ft versus Stamas Predator 308 2009 at 30,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas Predator 308 2009 tips the scales at 825 lbs — 763 lbs less than the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 62 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Stamas 289 Aegean Outboard 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the Stamas Predator 308 2009's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas Predator 308 2009 carries 275 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.