Matching a modified vee Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2012 against a deep vee Hewescraft ProV 2013 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 — Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2012 at 20,1 ft versus Hewescraft ProV 2013 at 20,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2012 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 168 lbs more than the Hewescraft ProV 2013 at 17 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 175 hp, the Hewescraft ProV 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2012's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 7 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.