The Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stamas Predator 308 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 measures 36,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas Predator 308 2009 at 30,7 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 14 900 lbs - 6 650 lbs more than the Stamas Predator 308 2009 at 8 250 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 Predator 308 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 carries 350 gallons versus 275 gallons in the Stamas Predator 308 2009. 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 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas Predator 308 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 362 Tarpon Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.