When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Trophy 2152 WA 2009 and the Trophy 2359 Hardtop WA 2009 are deep 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 — Trophy 2152 WA 2009 at 21,6 ft versus Trophy 2359 Hardtop WA 2009 at 23,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2359 Hardtop WA 2009 tips the scales at 5 235 lbs — 5 200 lbs less than the Trophy 2152 WA 2009 at 35 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Trophy 2359 Hardtop WA 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Trophy 2152 WA 2009's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 85 gal and 87 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.