Matching a deep vee Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2010 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2010 measures 39,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,6 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 370 Express Inboard 2010 tips the scales at 2 113 lbs — 2 041 lbs less than the Stamas 317 Aegean Inboard 2012 at 72 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 370 Express Inboard 2010 is rated for 11 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 370 Express Inboard 2010 could be the deciding factor.