When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tige 22i 2011 and the Tige 22V 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tige 22i 2011 at 21,7 ft versus Tige 22V 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 3 895 lbs and 3 982 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tige 22V 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Tige 22i 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige 22V 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige 22V 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige 22i 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.