When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tige RZ2 2012 and the Tige Z3 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 RZ2 2012 at 22,0 ft versus Tige Z3 2013 at 23,0 ft. At 415 lbs and 464 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 Z3 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Tige RZ2 2012 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige Z3 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige Z3 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige RZ2 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.