The Stamas 310 Tarpon Inboard 2007 is a modified-V design and the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 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 310 Tarpon Inboard 2007 at 32,0 ft versus Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 at 31,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 310 Tarpon Inboard 2007 tips the scales at 9 700 lbs - 2 500 lbs more than the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 at 7 200 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 Tarpon Inboard 2007 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 310 Tarpon Inboard 2007 carries 225 gallons versus 208 gallons in the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 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 Inboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 310 Tarpon 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 Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.