When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the South Bay 420CR 2013 and the South Bay 422FC - 25 in. Upgrade 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum 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?

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the South Bay 420CR 2013 and 90 hp for the South Bay 422FC - 25 in. Upgrade 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The South Bay 420CR 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the South Bay 422FC - 25 in. Upgrade 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the South Bay 420CR 2013 could be the deciding factor.