Matching a deep vee Bass Cat Calico 2013 against a modified vee Bass Cat Sabre FTD 2008 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 — Bass Cat Calico 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Bass Cat Sabre FTD 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bass Cat Sabre FTD 2008 tips the scales at 1 265 lbs — 1 244 lbs less than the Bass Cat Calico 2013 at 21 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 175 hp, the Bass Cat Sabre FTD 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Bass Cat Calico 2013's 150-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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Bass Cat Sabre FTD 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Bass Cat Calico 2013 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.