Matching a modified vee Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 against a deep vee Alumacraft Navigator 175 Sport 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 — Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 at 16,0 ft versus Alumacraft Navigator 175 Sport 2013 at 17,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Navigator 175 Sport 2013 tips the scales at 1 357 lbs — 892 lbs less than the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 at 465 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 Alumacraft Navigator 175 Sport 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Navigator 175 Sport 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Angler Tiller 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Navigator 175 Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.