Matching a modified vee Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2011 against a deep vee Tidewater Boats 230CC Adventure 2013 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 228WA Excursion 2011 at 21,8 ft versus Tidewater Boats 230CC Adventure 2013 at 23,0 ft. At 28 lbs and 32 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 — 250 hp for the Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2011 and 250 hp for the Tidewater Boats 230CC Adventure 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tidewater Boats 230CC Adventure 2013 carries 103 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Tidewater Boats 228WA Excursion 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.