Matching a modified vee Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2007 against a deep vee Stamas 317 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2007 at 31,0 ft versus Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 31,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 tips the scales at 695 lbs — 627 lbs less than the Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2007 at 68 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 500 hp for the Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2007 and 500 hp for the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2007 carries 208 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012. 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 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 290 Express Inboard 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.