The Misty Harbor 1680FC 2013 vs Misty Harbor 2080CC 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Misty Harbor 1680FC 2013 measures 16,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Misty Harbor 2080CC 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Misty Harbor 2080CC 2005 tips the scales at 146 lbs — 134 lbs less than the Misty Harbor 1680FC 2013 at 12 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 90 hp, the Misty Harbor 2080CC 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Misty Harbor 1680FC 2013'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 Misty Harbor 2080CC 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Misty Harbor 1680FC 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Misty Harbor 2080CC 2005 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Misty Harbor 1680FC 2013 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Misty Harbor 2080CC 2005. 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.