Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1766 2013 vs MirroCraft MV172 Deluxe Predator 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1766 2013 vs MirroCraft MV172 Deluxe 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 150 hp, the MirroCraft 1766 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the MirroCraft MV172 Deluxe Predator 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 1766 2013 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the MirroCraft MV172 Deluxe Predator 2005 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1766
ModelMV172 Deluxe Predator
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches74
Depth - DetailBow: 33.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - Detail720 lbs
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg326.59
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.72
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches206
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: 0.080 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 max150 hp
Engine max60 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,205 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons