When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the EdgeWater 268CC 2012 and the EdgeWater 335EX 2013 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 335EX 2013 measures 32,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the EdgeWater 268CC 2012 at 26,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the EdgeWater 335EX 2013 tips the scales at 129 lbs — 124 lbs less than the EdgeWater 268CC 2012 at 5 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 700 hp, the EdgeWater 335EX 2013 has a 200-hp advantage over the EdgeWater 268CC 2012's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The EdgeWater 335EX 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the EdgeWater 268CC 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the EdgeWater 335EX 2013 could be the deciding factor.