When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 and the Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 31,6 ft versus Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012 at 31,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 tips the scales at 695 lbs — 632 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 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries 25 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Stamas 317 Tarpon Inboard 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.