Matching a foldable Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011 against a inflatable non rigid Walker Bay Panel Floor 2013 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011 at 10,2 ft versus Walker Bay Panel Floor 2013 at 8,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011 tips the scales at 221 lbs — 146 lbs more than the Walker Bay Panel Floor 2013 at 75 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011 and 8 hp for the Walker Bay Panel Floor 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Walker Bay Panel Floor 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Walker Bay Panel Floor 2013 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Walker Bay 310 Console FTD 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.

The Walker Bay Panel Floor 2013 has a documented top speed of 14 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.