Both the Misty Harbor 2080EF 2009 and the Misty Harbor 2085DR 2007 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Misty Harbor 2080EF 2009 at 20,0 ft versus Misty Harbor 2085DR 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Misty Harbor 2085DR 2007 tips the scales at 1 590 lbs - 110 lbs less than the Misty Harbor 2080EF 2009 at 1 480 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 - 90 hp for the Misty Harbor 2080EF 2009 and 90 hp for the Misty Harbor 2085DR 2007. 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 boats are rated for 11 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.