Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sterling Boats 22 2011 vs Sterling Boats TR7 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sterling Boats 22 2011 vs Sterling Boats TR7 2008 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.
The Sterling Boats TR7 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Sterling Boats 22 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sterling Boats 22 2011 carries 53 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sterling Boats TR7 2008. 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 Sterling Boats 22 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sterling Boats TR7 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sterling Boats 22 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sterling Boats 22 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sterling Boats TR7 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSterling Boats
MakeSterling Boats
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 9 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.75
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches261
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 4 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail5 - 16 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail575 lbs. (hull)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.575
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp