When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the EdgeWater 245CC 2012 and the EdgeWater 245CX 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 245CC 2012 at 24,5 ft versus EdgeWater 245CX 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 245CX 2009 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 321 lbs less than the EdgeWater 245CC 2012 at 34 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 — 350 hp for the EdgeWater 245CC 2012 and 350 hp for the EdgeWater 245CX 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 15 gal and 13 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.