The EdgeWater 220IS 2012 is a modified-V design and the EdgeWater 388CC 2008 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The EdgeWater 388CC 2008 measures 38,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the EdgeWater 220IS 2012 at 22,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 388CC 2008 tips the scales at 9 600 lbs - 7 100 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 050 hp, the EdgeWater 388CC 2008 has a 800-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 220IS 2012's 250-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 388CC 2008 carries 340 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 388CC 2008 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 388CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.