When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Ski Supreme V226 2012 and the Ski Supreme V232 2009 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ski Supreme V226 2012 at 22,5 ft versus Ski Supreme V232 2009 at 23,0 ft. At 11 lbs and 41 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Ski Supreme V226 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Ski Supreme V232 2009's 425-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 2009 carries 52 gallons versus 46 gallons in the Ski Supreme V226 2012. 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 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ski Supreme V232 2009 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ski Supreme V226 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ski Supreme V232 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.