Matching a other Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher Flats 2009 against a modified vee Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher Flats 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 at 18,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 tips the scales at 1 025 lbs — 934 lbs less than the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher Flats 2009 at 91 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher Flats 2009 and 150 hp for the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher Flats 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher Flats 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.