The Charger 186 DC 2007 vs Charger RG Series 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Charger RG Series 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Charger 186 DC 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Charger RG Series 2011 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 222 lbs less than the Charger 186 DC 2007 at 13 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 225 hp, the Charger RG Series 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Charger 186 DC 2007's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Charger RG Series 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Charger 186 DC 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Charger RG Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Charger RG Series 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Charger 186 DC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.