When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator 2013 and the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 measures 36,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator 2013 at 31,6 feet (2013). At 71 lbs and 76 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Sunsation 36 XRT 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator 2013's 320-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 SS Dominator 2013 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 SS Dominator 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.