Matching a tunnel Caddo Rolled Gunnel 173 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 against a flat Caddo Skiff 1994 OB Flat Bottom 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 173 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 and 115 hp for the Caddo Skiff 1994 OB Flat Bottom 2010. 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 Caddo Rolled Gunnel 173 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 carries 31 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Caddo Skiff 1994 OB Flat Bottom 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 Caddo Rolled Gunnel 173 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Caddo Skiff 1994 OB Flat Bottom 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 173 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 173 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caddo Skiff 1994 OB Flat Bottom 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.