The Advantage 22 Citation BR 2007 vs Advantage 22 Party Cat MX 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Advantage 22 Citation BR 2007 at 22,0 ft versus Advantage 22 Party Cat MX 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 375 lbs and 342 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Advantage 22 Party Cat MX 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Advantage 22 Citation BR 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Advantage 22 Party Cat MX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Advantage 22 Party Cat MX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Advantage 22 Citation BR 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.