Matching a deep vee Alumacraft Navigator 175 CS 2011 against a modified vee Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 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 Alumacraft Navigator 175 CS 2011 measures 17,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 at 14,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft Navigator 175 CS 2011 tips the scales at 127 lbs — 101 lbs more than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1448 (15 & 20) 2012 at 26 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 150 hp, the Alumacraft Navigator 175 CS 2011 has a 125-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1448 (15 & 20) 2012's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 5 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 Alumacraft Navigator 175 CS 2011 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1448 (15 & 20) 2012. 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.