The Walker Bay 310 RTL/RTLH 2006 vs Walker Bay Console 340 DLX 2009 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Walker Bay Console 340 DLX 2009 measures 11,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Walker Bay 310 RTL/RTLH 2006 at 1,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Walker Bay Console 340 DLX 2009 tips the scales at 226 lbs — 110 lbs less than the Walker Bay 310 RTL/RTLH 2006 at 116 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 RTL/RTLH 2006 and 20 hp for the Walker Bay Console 340 DLX 2009. 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 Console 340 DLX 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Walker Bay 310 RTL/RTLH 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Walker Bay Console 340 DLX 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Walker Bay 310 RTL/RTLH 2006 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Walker Bay Console 340 DLX 2009. 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.