Both the Sea Hunt Edge 24 2012 and the Sea Hunt Gamefish 24 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Sea Hunt Edge 24 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Sea Hunt Gamefish 24 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Hunt Edge 24 2012 tips the scales at 3 400 lbs - 200 lbs more than the Sea Hunt Gamefish 24 2009 at 3 200 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 300 hp, the Sea Hunt Edge 24 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Hunt Gamefish 24 2009'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 Sea Hunt Gamefish 24 2009 carries 120 gallons versus 98 gallons in the Sea Hunt Edge 24 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.