Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
EdgeWater 188CC 2010 vs EdgeWater 262CC 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The EdgeWater 188CC 2010 vs EdgeWater 262CC 2019 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the EdgeWater 262CC 2019 has a 50-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 188CC 2010's 150-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 262CC 2019 carries 163 gallons versus 54 gallons in the EdgeWater 188CC 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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.
Bottom line: The EdgeWater 262CC 2019 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The EdgeWater 188CC 2010 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeEdgeWater
Makenot available
Model188CC
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.4 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 98 in. (2.5 m) With Sun Top: 78 in. (2 m) Without T-top: 64 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (930 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F115 or F150 4-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (205 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters617.02
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal163
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 10 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available