When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Twin Vee Catamarans 22 ft. Bay Cat 2012 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 22 ft. Dual Console Ocean Cat 2013 are catamaran 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?

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 280 hp, the Twin Vee Catamarans 22 ft. Dual Console Ocean Cat 2013 has a 105-hp advantage over the Twin Vee Catamarans 22 ft. Bay Cat 2012's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Twin Vee Catamarans 22 ft. Bay Cat 2012 carries 36 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Twin Vee Catamarans 22 ft. Dual Console Ocean Cat 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 1 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.