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I know the 225 is just an older version of the new 228, but has much changed? The new 228 has an integrated bow rail whereas the 225 has the pronounced exposed rail but is there any other real difference........hull, helm, floorplan, etc???? I like both equally as much as the other and if both are very similar I would opt for the best deal? I've heard nothing but great things about Edgewater Boats......any owners out there that can shed more light? Thanks in advance. Col A
I have a 2002 edgewater 225 with about 475 hours. This is a nicely designed and constructed center console. While no boat is perfect, the designers made some pretty good decisions on this one. These boats are expensive new, but sell for reasonable prices on the used market.
On the positive side: alot of room for a 22' hull, family friendly seating, boat performs well both on plane and at drift, with a nice solid feel, and is easily trailerable. The boat is big enough to take a small family, but small enough to launch and run singlehanded without alot of drama. The manufacturer used good quality materials to build the boat, and it shows - great glass work, gel coat, tower, rails, hinges, etc. Workmanship is solid, with no excuses. The design is very reassuring in a chop, with a nice level ride. There isn't alot of bow rise coming onto plane, and a 200 HPDI is all the boat really needs. Fuel economy is also pretty impressive - check the Yamaha perfomance reports. This boat will weigh about 6,000 lbs including trailer, so you can get away with a mid-size tow vehicle. That is a good thing in the era of $3+ per gallon gas.
On the negative side: I'd rather have the stern and spring cleats on deck - the under deck mounts are a bit of a bother. The non-skid is a little aggressive on bare feet, so I wear boat shoes or crocs on board. I also wish that my boat had the bow pulpit from the 228. I may add a bow pulpit to my 225 to make anchoring a little easier.
Col. A.
Recently purchased an '04 EW 225cc w/Yama F225 w less than 100 hrs. Looked at most 22-26 ccs'. Loved the EW 265, however more exp. We were looking for a crossover for both fishing and family. 225 has more open space than any 24 ftr with great forward seating. Small console interior, wish it had the pumpout feature and fresh water storage.. Limited fishing acc vs 06-08.
Looking for tackle storage and prep areas etc. Great ride in flat or choppy seas(Friday in 4 ftrs w 25 mph headwind). Compared to the Sailfish and B/W Outrage, the build was better on E/W. The only light construction on E/W is the liner within the console, too thin and rattles in a sea. I found a good price on the boat that made it even more attractive. We do love the boat, but all boats are a trade-off. Boat runs very economical @ 5 or 28 mph. It's a great value boat.
The differences are mostly subtle in the hardware and accessories, the main difference is the anchor locker/bow rail area are more like the 245/268 style, with a low rail and bow roller inset.....
Thanks for the replys. They both seem to be great boats and I'm surprised how hard of time I'm having trying to find a 225. I know there are some out there but I just figured I would have a lot more to look at. Capt. G, do you know if EW reinforced the lining of the console for the 228. How do you like the forward folding seat off the console, pretty sturdy? Also, do you find the bow rail being in the way at all........would you opt for the recessed rail if you could? I like the look of the exposed rail but wondering if it would hinder fishability. One thing I do love about these boats is the layout. Thanks
Col. A
What brought the console liner to my attention was climbing through an '07 228cc and there was a crack/split in the liner starting at a corner of battery access panel and going out some 8-12". I pointed this out to the salesman, they had no answer as to why...just too thin. The forward rails on our 225 are the higher ones, this was preferred by the Admiral who like it better for docking. The forward folding seat is quite sturdy, comfortable and completly fold-away for even better open space. Boat is a trade-off for storage incl fishing accs. Would prefer the bow pulpit for the anchor and a windlass as avail on many newer boats. The boat is almost identical to the 228 except these mentioned issues. Would also prefer aft seating, however side rail seating is ok. They improved the engine well area on 228 to allow engine(up to 250) to tilt side to side w/o dropping the well dropdown panel when moored. Good reason why few are available, they are a preferred center console in high demand. Good Luck looking, use google "edgewater for sale", I found several not on regular brokerage sites.
Thoughts on Edgewater 225 & Edgewater 228 
