Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 vs Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2007: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 and the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2007 are modified-V designs, so 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?
The Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2007 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMitzi Skiffs
MakeMitzi Skiffs
ModelMitzi 15
ModelMitzi 17
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 10 in.
Beam6 ft. 5 in.
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches70
Beam - Inches77
Deadrise12℃ at transom
Deadrise11℃ at transom
Depth - DetailCockpit: 15 in. average
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters38.1
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches15
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail6 in. loaded
Draft [max] - Detail7 in. loaded with 2 anglers, motor, gear and fuel
Draft [max] - Meters0.15
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Inches6
Draft [max] - Inches7
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches180
Length overall - Inches202
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailHull: 560 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg254.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.560
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRecommended: 25-40 hp
Engine/s standard40 hp
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp 45 mph with 60 hp