When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sunsation 288 SSR 2012 and the Sunsation CC 34 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?
The Sunsation 288 SSR 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Sunsation CC 34 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sunsation CC 34 2012 carries 265 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Sunsation 288 SSR 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 Sunsation CC 34 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sunsation 288 SSR 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation CC 34 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation CC 34 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sunsation 288 SSR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.