Model numbers are pointless
You can't use model numbers to judge boats anymore. It used to be "240" or "220" meant something. Modern boat builders use the model numbers to try to get a boat into competition with other boats of class (hey look my 220 costs what their 200 costs and its "bigger").
I think of model numbers the same way I think of car models ("Tahoe", "C7", etc...). Just "names" meant to evoke a perception. You have to dig into the numbers for hull length w/ and w/o platforms, weight, etc... to try to figure out how a boat will perform.
I've been in some "smaller" boats that will outperform a "bigger" boat in the same water, because of all the variables.
Even demo rides are at the mercy of the weather that day and the person taking you out.
Buying a boat is tough, IMHO...
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