When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Beachcomber 20 Cruise N Fish 2008 and the Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 are pontoon designs with aluminum 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Beachcomber 20 Cruise N Fish 2008's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 25 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 1 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.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 25" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Beachcomber 20 Cruise N Fish 2008 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.