Both the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 and the Chris-Craft Lancer Woody 20 Edition 2009 are deep-V 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 - Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Lancer Woody 20 Edition 2009 at 20,0 ft. At 2 913 lbs and 2 850 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Lancer Woody 20 Edition 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Lancer Woody 20 Edition 2009 could be the deciding factor.