Both the EdgeWater 205CC 2008 and the EdgeWater 205CX 2010 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 - EdgeWater 205CC 2008 at 20,0 ft versus EdgeWater 205CX 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 205CX 2010 tips the scales at 2 800 lbs - 300 lbs less than the EdgeWater 205CC 2008 at 2 500 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 225 hp, the EdgeWater 205CX 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 205CC 2008's 200-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 205CC 2008 carries 90 gallons versus 75 gallons in the EdgeWater 205CX 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 9 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.