Matching a modified vee Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 against a deep vee Polar Kraft Dakota V 1670 L 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Polar Kraft Dakota V 1670 L 2012 measures 15,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 tips the scales at 1 274 lbs — 962 lbs more than the Polar Kraft Dakota V 1670 L 2012 at 312 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 Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Polar Kraft Dakota V 1670 L 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Polar Kraft Dakota V 1670 L 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Polar Kraft 2010 T 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Polar Kraft Dakota V 1670 L 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.