The EdgeWater 220IS 2012 is a modified-V design and the EdgeWater 228CC 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - EdgeWater 220IS 2012 at 22,0 ft versus EdgeWater 228CC 2010 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 228CC 2010 tips the scales at 3 000 lbs - 500 lbs less than the EdgeWater 220IS 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 - 250 hp for the EdgeWater 220IS 2012 and 250 hp for the EdgeWater 228CC 2010. 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 228CC 2010 carries 125 gallons versus 65 gallons in the EdgeWater 220IS 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The EdgeWater 228CC 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the EdgeWater 220IS 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the EdgeWater 228CC 2010 could be the deciding factor.