Both the Aqua Patio 220 SL 2013 and the Aqua Patio AP 240 SD3 2009 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Aqua Patio 220 SL 2013 at 24,3 ft versus Aqua Patio AP 240 SD3 2009 at 25,0 ft. At 3 078 lbs and 3 125 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Aqua Patio 220 SL 2013 and 150 hp for the Aqua Patio AP 240 SD3 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 29 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Aqua Patio 220 SL 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Aqua Patio AP 240 SD3 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Aqua Patio 220 SL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Aqua Patio 220 SL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Aqua Patio AP 240 SD3 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.