Matching a deep vee Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 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 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 31,6 ft versus Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 32,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 tips the scales at 955 lbs — 260 lbs less than the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 at 695 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 317 Aegean Outboard 2012 carries 25 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 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.