Matching a modified vee MirroCraft 4656-O 2011 against a deep vee MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MirroCraft 4656-O 2011 at 16,0 ft versus MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MirroCraft 4656-O 2011 tips the scales at 243 lbs — 229 lbs more than the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2009 at 14 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 140 hp, the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2009 has a 115-hp advantage over the MirroCraft 4656-O 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 4656-O 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MirroCraft 4656-O 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The MirroCraft Dual Impact - 1746 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the MirroCraft 4656-O 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.