Matching a tunnel Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tunnel 2010 against a modified vee Century Boats 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 2202 Inshore Tunnel 2010 at 22,0 ft versus Century Boats 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 21 lbs and 25 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Century Boats 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tunnel 2010's 250-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 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 carries 77 gallons versus 65 gallons in the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tunnel 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Century Boats 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tunnel 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Century Boats 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Century Boats 2400 Inshore Tower 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tunnel 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.