from 96- 07 is the same exact thing. Nothing changed.
From 08- present it is a smidge wider and the pump sticks out an extra 2 in.
Go with a pre 08.
In your other thread you are talking about building a motor, so you might want to consider a squarenose too if you are looking for a bargain. They have the exact same hull as a roundnose but the deck is different. I would personally go for a round, but a square is a great option that you can pick up cheap.
96-97 are/were the strongest.....