The Stamas 310 Express Outboard 2011 vs Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 measures 39,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 310 Express Outboard 2011 at 32,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 tips the scales at 2 113 lbs — 2 015 lbs less than the Stamas 310 Express Outboard 2011 at 98 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 310 Express Outboard 2011 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Stamas 310 Express Outboard 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 could be the deciding factor.