Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 vs Sunsation Sunsation 288 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 vs Sunsation Sunsation 288 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Sunsation Sunsation 288 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 carries 145 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Sunsation Sunsation 288 2006. 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 36 XRT 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sunsation Sunsation 288 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 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 Sunsation 288 2006 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
Model36 XRT
ModelSunsation 288
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail36 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters10.97
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Inches432
Length overall - Inches344
Beamnot available
Beam97 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches97
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.45
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 502 HO's - Bravo X drives
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail145 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters548.88
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal145
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower430 hp each
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal