When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sunsation CC 34 2012 and the Sunsation F-4 2011 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 F-4 2011 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the Sunsation CC 34 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sunsation CC 34 2012 carries 265 gallons versus 235 gallons in the Sunsation F-4 2011. 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 F-4 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sunsation CC 34 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation F-4 2011 could be the deciding factor.