Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1616T Troller 2004 vs MirroCraft 1763 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1616T Troller 2004 vs MirroCraft 1763 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the MirroCraft 1763 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the MirroCraft 1616T Troller 2004's 40-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 1763 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the MirroCraft 1616T Troller 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1763 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft 1763 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft 1616T Troller 2004 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
Model1616T Troller
Model1763
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches93
Weight - Detail488 lbs
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kg221.35
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.488
Weight - lbs.14
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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches208
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailBow: 35 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40 HP
Engine max140 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 capacity1,310 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.080 in. Bottom: 0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee