When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tige 20V 2008 and the Tige R20 2013 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tige 20V 2008 at 2,0 ft versus Tige R20 2013 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tige 20V 2008 tips the scales at 3 478 lbs — 403 lbs more than the Tige R20 2013 at 3 075 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 Tige 20V 2008 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Tige R20 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tige R20 2013 carries 38 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Tige 20V 2008. 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 Tige 20V 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tige R20 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige 20V 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige 20V 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige R20 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.