Matching a modified vee Venture Marine 23 Bay 2008 against a deep vee Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 measures 34,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 11,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Venture Marine 23 Bay 2008 at 23,0 feet (2008). At 18 lbs and 68 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Venture Marine 23 Bay 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Venture Marine 23 Bay 2008. 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 Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Venture Marine 23 Bay 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Venture Marine 34 Tournament 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Venture Marine 23 Bay 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.