When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Axis A20 2012 and the Axis A22 2011 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Axis A22 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Axis A20 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). At 32 lbs and 36 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 — 335 hp for the Axis A20 2012 and 335 hp for the Axis A22 2011. 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 — 48 gal and 48 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Axis A22 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Axis A20 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Axis A22 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Axis A22 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Axis A20 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.