The Sedona F 21 2006 vs Sedona L 19 2008 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 Sedona L 19 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sedona F 21 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sedona F 21 2006 tips the scales at 1 965 lbs — 429 lbs more than the Sedona L 19 2008 at 1 536 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 90 hp, the Sedona F 21 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Sedona L 19 2008's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sedona F 21 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sedona L 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 F 21 2006 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Sedona F 21 2006 comes in at 22 lbs per hp versus 26 lbs per hp for the Sedona L 19 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Sedona F 21 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sedona L 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.