The Century Boats 2200 Center Console 2008 is a deep-V design and the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Century Boats 2200 Center Console 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Century Boats 2200 Center Console 2008 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 1 400 lbs more than the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2009 at 2 100 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 250 hp, the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Century Boats 2200 Center Console 2008's 225-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Century Boats 2200 Center Console 2008 carries 110 gallons versus 65 gallons in the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.