The Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2006 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2006 measures 34,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 28,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2006 tips the scales at 14 000 lbs - 8 500 lbs less than the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 5 500 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 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 340 Tarpon Outboard 2006 could be the deciding factor.