The Odyssey 222C 2006 vs Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 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 Odyssey 222C 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Odyssey 222C 2006 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 176 lbs more than the Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 at 17 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 Odyssey 222C 2006 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 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 Odyssey 222C 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Odyssey 222C 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Odyssey 222C 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Odyssey 222C 2006 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 Odyssey Millennium 1909M 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.