When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Arima Sea Legend 22 Hardtop 2008 and the Arima Sea Legend HT 22 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 — Arima Sea Legend 22 Hardtop 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Arima Sea Legend HT 22 2013 at 21,9 ft. At 285 lbs and 285 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 — 300 hp for the Arima Sea Legend 22 Hardtop 2008 and 300 hp for the Arima Sea Legend HT 22 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 106 gal and 106 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Arima Sea Legend HT 22 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Arima Sea Legend 22 Hardtop 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Arima Sea Legend HT 22 2013 could be the deciding factor.