Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1945 2011 vs MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1945 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the MirroCraft 1945 2011 has a 140-hp advantage over the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 1945 2011 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2004 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1945
ModelMV860FD Utility Predator
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches86
Depth - DetailBow: 38 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detail582 lbs
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg263.99
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.582
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches224
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 thicknessSide: 0.100 in. Bottom: 0.125 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine max60 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people8 Persons