The Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 is a modified-V design and the Stamas 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 is a deep-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 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 at 31,0 ft versus Stamas 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 32,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 tips the scales at 10 200 lbs - 4 200 lbs less than the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 at 6 000 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 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries 300 gallons versus 200 gallons in the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006. 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 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 290 Tarpon Inboard 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 326 Aegean Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.