The Pro-Line 20 cc 2011 vs Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 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 — Pro-Line 20 cc 2011 at 20,5 ft versus Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pro-Line 20 cc 2011 tips the scales at 2 115 lbs — 2 088 lbs more than the Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 at 27 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 225 hp, the Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Pro-Line 20 cc 2011's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 carries 82 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Pro-Line 20 cc 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Pro-Line 20 cc 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pro-Line 24 Bay 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pro-Line 20 cc 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.