The Sedona L 23 2006 vs Sedona LC 21 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Sedona L 23 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Sedona LC 21 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sedona L 23 2006 tips the scales at 3 200 lbs - 1 530 lbs more than the Sedona LC 21 2008 at 1 670 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 L 23 2006 has a 45-hp advantage over the Sedona LC 21 2008's 90-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 L 23 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sedona LC 21 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sedona L 23 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sedona L 23 2006 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 LC 21 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.