When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tige 20i 2011 and the Tige RZ4 2009 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 Tige RZ4 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tige 20i 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tige RZ4 2009 tips the scales at 4 485 lbs — 1 217 lbs less than the Tige 20i 2011 at 3 268 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tige RZ4 2009 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Tige 20i 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige RZ4 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige RZ4 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige 20i 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.