When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sundance B22CC 2010 and the Sundance SV171 2011 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 2010 measures 21,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sundance SV171 2011 at 17,1 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance B22CC 2010 tips the scales at 1 615 lbs — 1 490 lbs more than the Sundance SV171 2011 at 125 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Sundance B22CC 2010 and 115 hp for the Sundance SV171 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sundance B22CC 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sundance SV171 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance B22CC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sundance B22CC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sundance SV171 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.