When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the EdgeWater 145CC 2009 and the EdgeWater 245CX 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The EdgeWater 245CX 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,0 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 245CX 2009 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 354 lbs less than the EdgeWater 145CC 2009 at 1 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 350 hp, the EdgeWater 245CX 2009 has a 290-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 12 gal and 13 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The EdgeWater 245CX 2009 is rated for 11 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 245CX 2009 could be the deciding factor.