The Sedona F21 2007 vs Sedona FS 21 2005 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 — Sedona F21 2007 at 2,0 ft versus Sedona FS 21 2005 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sedona F21 2007 tips the scales at 2 067 lbs — 102 lbs more than the Sedona FS 21 2005 at 1 965 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 FS 21 2005 has a 67-hp advantage over the Sedona F21 2007's 23-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 22 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sedona F21 2007 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Sedona FS 21 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sedona F21 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Sedona FS 21 2005 comes in at 22 lbs per hp versus 90 lbs per hp for the Sedona F21 2007. 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.
Both are inflatable designs, which means they pack down for compact storage, can be carried in a bag, and are dramatically lighter than equivalent rigid hulls. The trade-off is setup time and the need to monitor tube pressure regularly. Tube diameter differs: 23 in. (25 in. optional) on the Sedona F21 2007 vs 23 in on the Sedona FS 21 2005 — larger tubes generally mean more buoyancy and a drier, more stable ride.
Bottom line: Choose the Sedona F21 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sedona FS 21 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.