Matching a deep vee ProGator 180V 2009 against a modified vee ProGator 190V 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — ProGator 180V 2009 at 18,8 ft versus ProGator 190V 2012 at 19,0 ft. At 115 lbs and 135 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the ProGator 190V 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the ProGator 180V 2009's 175-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 ProGator 190V 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the ProGator 180V 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ProGator 190V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ProGator 190V 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ProGator 180V 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.