When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sundance B22CC 2009 and the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 are modified 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sundance B22CC 2009 measures 21,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 at 17,1 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance B22CC 2009 tips the scales at 196 lbs — 110 lbs more than the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 at 86 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Sundance B22CC 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sundance B22CC 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010. 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 Sundance B22CC 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance B22CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.