When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the EdgeWater 220IS 2013 and the EdgeWater 228CC 2009 are deep vee designs with composite construction — 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 220IS 2013 at 22,0 ft versus EdgeWater 228CC 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 25 lbs and 3 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the EdgeWater 220IS 2013 and 250 hp for the EdgeWater 228CC 2009. 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 2009 carries 125 gallons versus 65 gallons in the EdgeWater 220IS 2013. 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 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the EdgeWater 220IS 2013 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.