Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sunsation 288 S Performance 2010 vs Sunsation 32 XRT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sunsation 288 S Performance 2010 against a deep vee Sunsation 32 XRT 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.
The Sunsation 32 XRT 2012 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Sunsation 288 S Performance 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sunsation 32 XRT 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sunsation 288 S Performance 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation 32 XRT 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation 32 XRT 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sunsation 288 S Performance 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSunsation
MakeSunsation
Model288 S Performance
Model32 XRT
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.425
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.67
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail32 ft
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMX 6.2 MPI 320 hp - Bravo One
Engine/s standardTwin MX 6.2 MPI's - Bravo One drives
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp each