The Azure Marine AZ220 2006 vs Azure Marine AZ228 2006 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 — Azure Marine AZ220 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Azure Marine AZ228 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Azure Marine AZ220 2006 tips the scales at 4 375 lbs — 4 053 lbs more than the Azure Marine AZ228 2006 at 322 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 375 hp for the Azure Marine AZ220 2006 and 375 hp for the Azure Marine AZ228 2006. 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 — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Azure Marine AZ220 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Azure Marine AZ228 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Azure Marine AZ220 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Azure Marine AZ220 2006 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 Azure Marine AZ228 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.