Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1685 2011 vs MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1685 2011 vs MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2004 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 90 hp, the MirroCraft 1685 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2004's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the MirroCraft 1685 2011 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2004 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1685
ModelMV451 Utility Predator
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailBow: 34 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail960 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg435.45
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.96
Weight - lbs.29
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in./20 in
Length - Feet16.75
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.11
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches201
Length overall - Inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.800 in. Bottom: 0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max30 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons