The Oceanco Barbara 2017 vs Oceanco Infinity 2022 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Oceanco Infinity 2022 measures 384,0 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 94,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Oceanco Barbara 2017 at 290,0 feet (2017). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Oceanco Barbara 2017 tips the scales at 5 968 000 lbs — 4 972 000 lbs more than the Oceanco Infinity 2022 at 996 000 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 Oceanco Barbara 2017 carries a rated maximum of 4 828 hp. Engine data for the Oceanco Infinity 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Oceanco Infinity 2022 is rated for 117 passengers, while the Oceanco Barbara 2017 caps at 88. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Oceanco Infinity 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Oceanco Infinity 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 117 passengers and at 384,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Oceanco Barbara 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 88 that costs less to run day-to-day.