The Stamas 308 Predator Outboard 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stamas 340 Express 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 308 Predator Outboard 2012 measures 80,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 39,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 at 41,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 tips the scales at 13 800 lbs - 5 550 lbs less than the Stamas 308 Predator Outboard 2012 at 8 250 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 308 Predator Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 carries 350 gallons versus 275 gallons in the Stamas 308 Predator 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 340 Express Outboard 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas 308 Predator 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 Express Outboard 2006 could be the deciding factor.