Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1415T Troller 2005 vs MirroCraft 1686 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1415T Troller 2005 vs MirroCraft 1686 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the MirroCraft 1415T Troller 2005 and 60 hp for the MirroCraft 1686 2012. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MirroCraft 1686 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the MirroCraft 1415T Troller 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1686 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft 1686 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft 1415T Troller 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1415T Troller
Model1686
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - Detail900 lbs
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.9
Height - Detail30.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches30.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.11
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches201
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailBow: 34 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches34
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40 HP
Engine max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.800 in. Bottom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee