When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tige 22i 2009 and the Tige R20 2011 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 2009 measures 21,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tige R20 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tige 22i 2009 tips the scales at 3 895 lbs — 406 lbs more than the Tige R20 2011 at 3 489 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 2009 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Tige R20 2011 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 2009 carries 47 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Tige R20 2011. 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 R20 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tige 22i 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige R20 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige R20 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige 22i 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.