The Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 vs Sensation Boats 22SX 2014 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 — Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 at 24,6 ft versus Sensation Boats 22SX 2014 at 21,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 tips the scales at 4 056 lbs — 2 601 lbs more than the Sensation Boats 22SX 2014 at 1 455 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 300 hp, the Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 has a 150-hp advantage over the Sensation Boats 22SX 2014's 150-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 Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sensation Boats 22SX 2014 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sensation Boats 22 Deck 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sensation Boats 22SX 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.