Both the Bay Rider 2060 2010 and the Bay Rider 2260 2012 are flat-bottom designs, both built in fibreglass, 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 - Bay Rider 2060 2010 at 20,0 ft versus Bay Rider 2260 2012 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bay Rider 2260 2012 tips the scales at 2 550 lbs - 200 lbs less than the Bay Rider 2060 2010 at 2 350 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Bay Rider 2260 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Bay Rider 2060 2010's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 40 gal and 40 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Bay Rider 2260 2012 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Bay Rider 2060 2010 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.