I also had the same questions when pricing out a 2021 24R TRITOON Bowrider versus a 2021 TRITOON 25L Bowrider last year. Love the two step drop down on the Bowrider model which gives much better line of sight when you have front sitting passengers. I did order the R24 because the upholstery was much richer, more padded, diamond stiching more pronounced and also had a few more options. I elected not to go with the sport arch because I didn’t feel it was worth the $12k. Now In retrospect, the sport arch is a cooler looking option and in hindsight should have gone with it. I also went with the $4,700 Roswell speaker upgrade and the rear speakers are great when floating on the back of the boat. I also went back and forth on what engine, Yamaha or Mercury, and decided on a 300 hp Mercury Verado and couldn’t be happier. It is very quiet, great thrust when starting out and love the automatic trim option. Good Luck.