Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
EdgeWater 205CX 2012 vs EdgeWater 240IS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee EdgeWater 205CX 2012 against a modified vee EdgeWater 240IS 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 240IS 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the EdgeWater 205CX 2012 at 20,5 feet (2012). At 28 lbs and 27 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the EdgeWater 240IS 2012 has a 125-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 205CX 2012's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 75 gal and 77 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The EdgeWater 205CX 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the EdgeWater 240IS 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the EdgeWater 205CX 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the EdgeWater 205CX 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The EdgeWater 240IS 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeEdgeWater
MakeEdgeWater
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.7 m) without sun top 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) with sun top
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m) with T-top 5 ft. 2 in. (1.6 m) without T-top
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Depth - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (0.71 m)
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches19
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,271 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.27
Height [transom]25 in. (63 cm)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14.5°
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F150, F200, F225 4-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (165.5 kW)
Engine max350 hp (260 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPortable
Headnot available
Maximum capacity2,685 lbs. (1,217 kg)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,360 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.1 m)
Trailer - Length over all32 ft