When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Ski Supreme V226 2011 and the Ski Supreme V232 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Ski Supreme V232 2008 has a 85-hp advantage over the Ski Supreme V226 2011's 340-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ski Supreme V232 2008 carries 52 gallons versus 46 gallons in the Ski Supreme V226 2011. 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 Ski Supreme V226 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Ski Supreme V232 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ski Supreme V226 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ski Supreme V226 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ski Supreme V232 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.