Both the EdgeWater 205EX 2011 and the EdgeWater 208CC 2012 are deep-V designs, both built 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 205EX 2011 at 20,5 ft versus EdgeWater 208CC 2012 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 205EX 2011 tips the scales at 2 800 lbs - 300 lbs more than the EdgeWater 208CC 2012 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 205EX 2011 and 225 hp for the EdgeWater 208CC 2012. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 90 gal and 90 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The EdgeWater 205EX 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the EdgeWater 208CC 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the EdgeWater 205EX 2011 could be the deciding factor.