When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 and the Sailfish 320 CC 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sailfish 320 CC 2013 measures 31,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 at 21,3 feet (2013). At 35 lbs and 72 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Sailfish 320 CC 2013 has a 450-hp advantage over the Sailfish 220 WAC 2013's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 carries 95 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sailfish 320 CC 2013. 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 Sailfish 320 CC 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sailfish 320 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.