The Tollycraft Yachts 37 Sedan 1978 vs Tollycraft Yachts Sundeck Motor Yacht 1985 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 330 hp for the Tollycraft Yachts 37 Sedan 1978 and 350 hp for the Tollycraft Yachts Sundeck Motor Yacht 1985. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tollycraft Yachts Sundeck Motor Yacht 1985 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Tollycraft Yachts 37 Sedan 1978 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tollycraft Yachts Sundeck Motor Yacht 1985 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tollycraft Yachts Sundeck Motor Yacht 1985 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tollycraft Yachts 37 Sedan 1978 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.