The Sedona FS 21 2005 vs Sedona L23 IO 2007 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 L23 IO 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sedona FS 21 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sedona FS 21 2005 tips the scales at 1 965 lbs — 1 933 lbs more than the Sedona L23 IO 2007 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 L23 IO 2007 has a 45-hp advantage over the Sedona FS 21 2005's 90-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 L23 IO 2007 carries 26 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Sedona FS 21 2005. 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 L23 IO 2007 is rated for 13 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 L23 IO 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Sedona L23 IO 2007 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 22 lbs per hp for the Sedona FS 21 2005. 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 on the Sedona FS 21 2005 vs 25 in on the Sedona L23 IO 2007 — larger tubes generally mean more buoyancy and a drier, more stable ride.
Bottom line: Choose the Sedona L23 IO 2007 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 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.