Matching a modified vee Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 against a deep vee Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 FS 2013 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 — Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 at 18,9 ft versus Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 FS 2013 at 17,1 ft. At 148 lbs and 136 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 and 150 hp for the Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 FS 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 carries 27 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 FS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 FS 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Polar Kraft Frontier V 189 WT 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 FS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.