Matching a deep vee MirroCraft 1686 2013 against a modified vee MirroCraft 4602 (12 ft. Resorter) 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 1686 2013 measures 16,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the MirroCraft 4602 (12 ft. Resorter) 2010 at 12,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MirroCraft 4602 (12 ft. Resorter) 2010 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 136 lbs less than the MirroCraft 1686 2013 at 9 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 1686 2013 has a 45-hp advantage over the MirroCraft 4602 (12 ft. Resorter) 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 1686 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the MirroCraft 4602 (12 ft. Resorter) 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1686 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The MirroCraft 1686 2013 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the MirroCraft 4602 (12 ft. Resorter) 2010. 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.