Both the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 and the Stamas 340 Tarpon 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 340 Tarpon 2008 measures 36,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 32,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 340 Tarpon 2008 tips the scales at 14 600 lbs - 5 050 lbs less than the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 9 550 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 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 340 Tarpon 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 326 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries 400 gallons versus 350 gallons in the Stamas 340 Tarpon 2008. 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 Tarpon 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Stamas 326 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 Tarpon 2008 could be the deciding factor.