When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sedona FS 25 2008 and the Sedona L 23 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sedona FS 25 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Sedona L 23 2008 at 22,0 ft. At 201 lbs and 186 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Sedona FS 25 2008 and 150 hp for the Sedona L 23 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 26 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sedona FS 25 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sedona L 23 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sedona FS 25 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sedona FS 25 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sedona L 23 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.