Matching a flat Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010 against a modified vee Jones Brothers Marine Cape Fisherman 23 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010 at 22,0 ft versus Jones Brothers Marine Cape Fisherman 23 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 195 lbs and 235 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Jones Brothers Marine Cape Fisherman 23 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Jones Brothers Marine Cape Fisherman 23 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Jones Brothers Marine Cape Fisherman 23 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jones Brothers Marine Bateau 23 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jones Brothers Marine Cape Fisherman 23 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.