The May-Craft 1900 Center Console 2007 vs May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013 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 May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013 measures 23,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the May-Craft 1900 Center Console 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 19 lbs and 23 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 140 hp for the May-Craft 1900 Center Console 2007 and 150 hp for the May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the May-Craft 1900 Center Console 2007 carries 58 gallons versus 41 gallons in the May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013. 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 May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the May-Craft 1900 Center Console 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the May-Craft 2286 Skiff 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The May-Craft 1900 Center Console 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.