The Misty Harbor 2085CR 2006 vs Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Misty Harbor 2085CR 2006 at 20,0 ft versus Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 410 lbs less than the Misty Harbor 2085CR 2006 at 1 590 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 has a 45-hp advantage over the Misty Harbor 2085CR 2006's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Misty Harbor 2085CR 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Misty Harbor 2285FC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Misty Harbor 2085CR 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.