When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sedona F 19 2008 and the Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 are pontoon designs with aluminum 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 Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sedona F 19 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sedona F 19 2008 tips the scales at 1 536 lbs — 1 504 lbs more than the Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 at 32 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 135 hp, the Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Sedona F 19 2008's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 carries 26 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sedona F 19 2008. 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 Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sedona F 19 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sedona L 23 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sedona F 19 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.