The Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 vs Action Craft 1820 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 at 18,2 ft versus Action Craft 1820 2005 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 tips the scales at 1 025 lbs — 300 lbs more than the Action Craft 1820 2005 at 725 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 — 150 hp for the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013 and 135 hp for the Action Craft 1820 2005. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Action Craft 1820 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Action Craft 1802 FlatsPro 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 1820 2005 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 1820 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.