Matching a deep vee Century Boats 1701 Inshore 2013 against a modified vee Century Boats 1801 Center Console 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Century Boats 1701 Inshore 2013 at 17,2 ft versus Century Boats 1801 Center Console 2010 at 17,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Century Boats 1801 Center Console 2010 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 174 lbs less than the Century Boats 1701 Inshore 2013 at 11 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 Century Boats 1801 Center Console 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Century Boats 1701 Inshore 2013'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 Century Boats 1801 Center Console 2010 carries 47 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Century Boats 1701 Inshore 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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 Century Boats 1701 Inshore 2013 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Century Boats 1801 Center Console 2010. 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.