Matching a deep vee Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas Predator 308 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 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 measures 36,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas Predator 308 2011 at 30,7 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stamas Predator 308 2011 tips the scales at 825 lbs — 691 lbs less than the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 134 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Stamas 362 Tarpon Outboard 2012 has a 600-hp advantage over the Stamas Predator 308 2011's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas Predator 308 2011 carries 275 gallons versus 35 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 Predator 308 2011 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 Outboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.