When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tahoe Pontoons Blue Ridge 2012 and the Tahoe Pontoons Sierra Funship 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum 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 Tahoe Pontoons Sierra Funship 2011 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe Pontoons Blue Ridge 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tahoe Pontoons Sierra Funship 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Tahoe Pontoons Blue Ridge 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Pontoons Sierra Funship 2011 could be the deciding factor.