When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Eliminator 220 Eagle XP 2011 and the Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Eliminator 220 Eagle XP 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 430 Eagle XP 2012 could be the deciding factor.