Matching a modified vee Stamas 310 Tarpon Outboard 2006 against a deep vee Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 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 310 Tarpon Outboard 2006 at 32,0 ft versus Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012 at 31,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 310 Tarpon Outboard 2006 tips the scales at 925 lbs — 862 lbs more than the Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012 at 63 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 Outboard 2006 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 310 Tarpon Outboard 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 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.