The Sedona FS25 2007 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sedona FS25 2007 at 25,0 ft versus Sedona L23 IO 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sedona FS25 2007 tips the scales at 2 438 lbs — 2 406 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 133-hp advantage over the Sedona FS25 2007's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 L23 IO 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sedona FS25 2007 caps at 2. 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 1219 lbs per hp for the Sedona FS25 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.