Both the Striper 2301 Walkaround I/O 2013 and the Striper 2305 Center Console O/B 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Striper 2301 Walkaround I/O 2013 at 24,2 ft versus Striper 2305 Center Console O/B 2013 at 24,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Striper 2301 Walkaround I/O 2013 tips the scales at 4 050 lbs - 670 lbs more than the Striper 2305 Center Console O/B 2013 at 3 380 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 share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Striper 2301 Walkaround I/O 2013 and 300 hp for the Striper 2305 Center Console O/B 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 120 gal and 120 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 10 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.