Matching a deep vee MirroCraft 1676 2011 against a modified vee MirroCraft MV1236 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MirroCraft 1676 2011 measures 16,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MirroCraft MV1236 2010 at 11,9 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MirroCraft 1676 2011 tips the scales at 655 lbs — 520 lbs more than the MirroCraft MV1236 2010 at 135 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the MirroCraft 1676 2011 has a 45-hp advantage over the MirroCraft MV1236 2010's 15-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 1676 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the MirroCraft MV1236 2010 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1676 2011 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The MirroCraft MV1236 2010 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the MirroCraft 1676 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft 1676 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft MV1236 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.