The Sunsation 288 S Performance Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2013 is a deep-V design and the Sunsation 288 SSR 2010 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Sunsation 288 S Performance Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2013 at 28,7 ft versus Sunsation 288 SSR 2010 at 28,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sunsation 288 SSR 2010 tips the scales at 4 500 lbs - 250 lbs less than the Sunsation 288 S Performance Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2013 at 4 250 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 Sunsation 288 S Performance Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2013 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Sunsation 288 SSR 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sunsation 288 SSR 2010 carries 110 gallons versus 90 gallons in the Sunsation 288 S Performance Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 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.