Matching a modified vee Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 against a deep vee Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 measures 41,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 at 34,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 345 Aegean Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 1 355 lbs — 1 217 lbs less than the Stamas 340 Express Outboard 2006 at 138 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.

Both boats are rated for 12 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.