The Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 vs Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 36,2 ft versus Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 at 39,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 tips the scales at 21 130 lbs - 7 730 lbs less than the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 13 400 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 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 900 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 carries 400 gallons versus 350 gallons in the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012. 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 Outboard 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stamas 370 Express Inboard 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.