When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the EdgeWater 245CX 2011 and the EdgeWater 388CC 2010 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The EdgeWater 388CC 2010 measures 38,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 13,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the EdgeWater 245CX 2011 at 24,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 245CX 2011 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 259 lbs more than the EdgeWater 388CC 2010 at 96 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 2010 has a 700-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 245CX 2011's 350-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 2010 carries 34 gallons versus 13 gallons in the EdgeWater 245CX 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.