When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MirroCraft 1977 2013 and the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2008 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MirroCraft 1977 2013 at 18,8 ft versus MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2008 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 127 lbs less than the MirroCraft 1977 2013 at 18 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the MirroCraft 1977 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2008's 140-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 1977 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 1977 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft 1977 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.