Both the Eliminator 22 ft. Daytona 2009 and the Eliminator 26 ft. Daytona 2013 are catamaran designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 Eliminator 26 ft. Daytona 2013 measures 26,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 22 ft. Daytona 2009 at 22,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 26 ft. Daytona 2013 tips the scales at 4 400 lbs - 900 lbs less than the Eliminator 22 ft. Daytona 2009 at 3 500 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eliminator 26 ft. Daytona 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 22 ft. Daytona 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 26 ft. Daytona 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 26 ft. Daytona 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 26,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 22 ft. Daytona 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.