The Sunsation 32 Dominator SSR Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 is a modified-V design and the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 is a deep-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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 measures 36,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sunsation 32 Dominator SSR Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 at 31,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 tips the scales at 7 600 lbs - 500 lbs less than the Sunsation 32 Dominator SSR Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 at 7 100 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 600 hp, the Sunsation 32 Dominator SSR Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 has a 170-hp advantage over the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013's 430-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 145 gal and 145 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sunsation 32 Dominator SSR Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sunsation 32 Dominator SSR Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.