The Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 vs Beachcomber 2400 Angler 2005 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 and 115 hp for the Beachcomber 2400 Angler 2005. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beachcomber 2400 Angler 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beachcomber 2400 Angler 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beachcomber 2400 Angler 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beachcomber 22 Islander RE 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.