Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 vs Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 15 2006 and the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2008 are modified vee designs with composite construction — 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 2008 tops out at 40 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 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Mitzi Skiffs Mitzi 17 2008 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 10 in
Beam6 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches77
Deadrise12℃ at transom
Deadrise11℃
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 - Inches18
Length overall - Inches202
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail560 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg254.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.56
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRecommended: 25-40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40-70 hp