Matching a modified vee MirroCraft Predator - MV175 2008 against a deep vee MirroCraft Troller - 1685 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 Predator - MV175 2008 at 17,0 ft versus MirroCraft Troller - 1685 2009 at 16,0 ft. At 64 lbs and 96 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the MirroCraft Troller - 1685 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the MirroCraft Predator - MV175 2008's 40-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 Troller - 1685 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the MirroCraft Predator - MV175 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 Troller - 1685 2009 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The MirroCraft Troller - 1685 2009 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the MirroCraft Predator - MV175 2008. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the MirroCraft Troller - 1685 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MirroCraft Predator - MV175 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.