The EdgeWater 145CC 2009 is a deep-V design and the EdgeWater 220IS 2011 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The EdgeWater 220IS 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the EdgeWater 145CC 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 220IS 2011 tips the scales at 2 400 lbs - 1 400 lbs less than the EdgeWater 145CC 2009 at 1 000 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 EdgeWater 220IS 2011 has a 190-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 145CC 2009's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the EdgeWater 220IS 2011 carries 65 gallons versus 12 gallons in the EdgeWater 145CC 2009. 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 EdgeWater 220IS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the EdgeWater 145CC 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the EdgeWater 220IS 2011 could be the deciding factor.