Matching a deep vee Stratos 1760 DV 2011 against a modified vee Stratos 326 XF 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stratos 1760 DV 2011 at 17,5 ft versus Stratos 326 XF 2012 at 20,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stratos 326 XF 2012 tips the scales at 2 425 lbs — 2 277 lbs less than the Stratos 1760 DV 2011 at 148 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 225 hp, the Stratos 326 XF 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Stratos 1760 DV 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stratos 326 XF 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stratos 1760 DV 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stratos 326 XF 2012 could be the deciding factor.