Matching a other Action Craft 1820 Flats Master 2008 against a modified vee Action Craft 1820 FlatsMaster 2011 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 1820 Flats Master 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Action Craft 1820 FlatsMaster 2011 at 18,2 ft. At 975 lbs and 975 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Action Craft 1820 Flats Master 2008 and 150 hp for the Action Craft 1820 FlatsMaster 2011. 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 Flats Master 2008 carries 45 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Action Craft 1820 FlatsMaster 2011. 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 1820 FlatsMaster 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Action Craft 1820 Flats Master 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 1820 FlatsMaster 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Action Craft 1820 FlatsMaster 2011 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 Flats Master 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.