Both the Angler 173F 2010 and the Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 measures 20,4 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Angler 173F 2010 at 17,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Angler 173F 2010 at 1 200 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 200 hp, the Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 has a 85-hp advantage over the Angler 173F 2010's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 carries 73 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Angler 173F 2010. 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 Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Angler 173F 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Angler 2000 Grande Bay 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Angler 173F 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.