When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tige 22i 2008 and the Tige RZR 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tige 22i 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tige RZR 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tige 22i 2008 tips the scales at 3 895 lbs — 3 864 lbs more than the Tige RZR 2013 at 31 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 22i 2008 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Tige RZR 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 22i 2008 carries 47 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Tige RZR 2013. 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 RZR 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Tige 22i 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige RZR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige RZR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige 22i 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.