The Duracraft 1660 BSBAY Package 2004 vs Duracraft 1874 Funster 2005 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 120 hp, the Duracraft 1874 Funster 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Duracraft 1660 BSBAY Package 2004's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Duracraft 1874 Funster 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Duracraft 1660 BSBAY Package 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Duracraft 1874 Funster 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Duracraft 1874 Funster 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Duracraft 1660 BSBAY Package 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.