Matching a flat Meyers Boat Company Explorer 12 2007 against a modified vee Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 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 — Meyers Boat Company Explorer 12 2007 at 12,0 ft versus Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 tips the scales at 151 lbs — 142 lbs less than the Meyers Boat Company Explorer 12 2007 at 9 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 Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Meyers Boat Company Explorer 12 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Meyers Boat Company Explorer 12 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Meyers Boat Company Semi Pro 14 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Meyers Boat Company Explorer 12 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.