Both the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 and the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 measures 36,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 at 31,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 14 900 lbs - 7 700 lbs less 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.