Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1751 2010 vs MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1751 2010 vs MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2005 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 1751 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2005'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 1751 2010 and its 140-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the MirroCraft MV451 Utility Predator 2005 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1751
ModelMV451 Utility Predator
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailBow: 35 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,135 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.1135
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 thicknessSide: 0.08 in. Bottom: 0.1 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max140 hp
Engine max30 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons