Matching a modified vee Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2013 against a deep vee Action Craft 1910 Center Console Bay Boat 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2013 at 17,2 ft versus Action Craft 1910 Center Console Bay Boat 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 91 lbs and 145 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Action Craft 1910 Center Console Bay Boat 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2013'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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Action Craft 1910 Center Console Bay Boat 2008 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 1720 FlyFisher 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Action Craft 1720 FlyFisher 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Action Craft 1910 Center Console Bay Boat 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.