When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Sport Console Ocean Cat 2012 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Sport Console Ocean Cat 2013 are catamaran 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?

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 700 hp for the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Sport Console Ocean Cat 2012 and 700 hp for the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Sport Console Ocean Cat 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Sport Console Ocean Cat 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Sport Console Ocean Cat 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.