Matching a deep vee Tidewater Boats 210CC LXF 2013 against a modified vee Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 — Tidewater Boats 210CC LXF 2013 at 20,8 ft versus Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2010 at 21,8 ft. At 21 lbs and 28 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tidewater Boats 210CC LXF 2013's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Tidewater Boats 210CC LXF 2013 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2010 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Tidewater Boats 210CC LXF 2013 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.