Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MirroCraft 1945 2012 vs MirroCraft MV1236 Utility Predator 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MirroCraft 1945 2012 vs MirroCraft MV1236 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 200 hp, the MirroCraft 1945 2012 has a 185-hp advantage over the MirroCraft MV1236 Utility Predator 2005'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 1945 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MirroCraft MV1236 Utility Predator 2005 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1945 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft 1945 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft MV1236 Utility Predator 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMirroCraft
MakeMirroCraft
Model1945
ModelMV1236 Utility Predator
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.32
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches52
Depth - DetailBow: 38 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches38
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detail135 lbs
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg61.23
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.135
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches143
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail15 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches15
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 max15 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people2 Persons