Matching a deep vee Stamas 317 Tarpon Outboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2011 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 340 Express Outboard 2011 measures 41,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 317 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 31,6 feet (2012). At 63 lbs and 138 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 317 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2011 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 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries 302 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2011. 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 340 Express Outboard 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas 317 Tarpon Outboard 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 340 Express Outboard 2011 could be the deciding factor.