When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Kayot Z220 2005 and the Kayot Z220 2006 are modified 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Kayot Z220 2005 at 21,0 ft versus Kayot Z220 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Kayot Z220 2006 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 391 lbs less than the Kayot Z220 2005 at 4 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Kayot Z220 2005 and 320 hp for the Kayot Z220 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 13 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.