Both the Caddo Runabout 184 BR IO 2010 and the Caddo Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in composite, 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 Caddo Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 measures 21,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Caddo Runabout 184 BR IO 2010 at 18,4 feet (2010). At 3 300 lbs and 3 240 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Caddo Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 has a 70-hp advantage over the Caddo Runabout 184 BR IO 2010's 190-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caddo Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 carries 39 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Caddo Runabout 184 BR IO 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 Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Caddo Runabout 184 BR IO 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caddo Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caddo Runabout 202 BR IO 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caddo Runabout 184 BR IO 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.