Both the Tige 22i 2009 and the Tige R20 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 22i 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Tige R20 2013 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tige 22i 2009 tips the scales at 3 895 lbs - 820 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 22i 2009 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 22i 2009 carries 47 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Tige R20 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 22i 2009 is rated for 10 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 22i 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige 22i 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 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.