The MirroCraft 4656 (16 ft. Deep Fisherman) 2011 vs MirroCraft MV860FD 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 60 hp, the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the MirroCraft 4656 (16 ft. Deep Fisherman) 2011's 25-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 MV860FD Utility Predator 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MirroCraft 4656 (16 ft. Deep Fisherman) 2011 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft MV860FD Utility Predator 2005 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 4656 (16 ft. Deep Fisherman) 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.