Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1400 Striker 2005 vs MirroCraft 1945 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1400 Striker 2005 vs MirroCraft 1945 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the MirroCraft 1945 2013 has a 175-hp advantage over the MirroCraft 1400 Striker 2005's 25-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 MirroCraft 1945 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MirroCraft 1400 Striker 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1945 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft 1945 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft 1400 Striker 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1400 Striker
Model1945
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.19
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches224
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailBow: 38 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 HP
Engine max200 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.100 in. Bottom: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee