The Stanley Boats Islander Runabout 23 ft. Dual Console 2010 is a deep-V design and the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Stanley Boats Islander Runabout 23 ft. Dual Console 2010 at 23,0 ft versus Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. 2012 at 22,4 ft. At 2 152 lbs and 2 100 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 200 hp for the Stanley Boats Islander Runabout 23 ft. Dual Console 2010 and 200 hp for the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. 2012. 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 Stanley Boats Islander Runabout 23 ft. Dual Console 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stanley Boats Islander Runabout 23 ft. Dual Console 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stanley Boats Islander Runabout 23 ft. Dual Console 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.