Both the EdgeWater 205CX 2010 and the EdgeWater 208CC 2013 are deep-V designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second in composite, 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 205CX 2010 at 20,0 ft versus EdgeWater 208CC 2013 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 205CX 2010 tips the scales at 2 800 lbs - 300 lbs more than the EdgeWater 208CC 2013 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 225 hp for the EdgeWater 205CX 2010 and 225 hp for the EdgeWater 208CC 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the EdgeWater 208CC 2013 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.