Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1760 2013 vs MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1760 2013 vs MirroCraft MV860FD 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 80 hp for the MirroCraft 1760 2013 and 60 hp for the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MirroCraft 1760 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft 1760 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model176
ModelMV860FD Utility Predator
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches86
Depth - DetailBow: 35 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - Detail582 lbs
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kg263.99
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.582
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.080 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 max80 hp
Engine max60 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people8 Persons