When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 and the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 Outboard 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). At 72 lbs and 134 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 tops out at 900 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 carries 208 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stamas 362 Tarpon 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 362 Tarpon Outboard 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 Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.