Matching a modified vee Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2010 against a other Action Craft 2020 Flats Master 2008 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2010 measures 17,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Action Craft 2020 Flats Master 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Action Craft 2020 Flats Master 2008 tips the scales at 1 305 lbs — 1 214 lbs less than the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2010 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Action Craft 2020 Flats Master 2008 has a 115-hp advantage over the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2010's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 6 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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2010 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 5 lbs per hp for the Action Craft 2020 Flats Master 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.