The ProGator 180V 2011 is a modified-V design and the ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2011 at 18,8 ft versus ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 tips the scales at 1 550 lbs - 400 lbs less than the ProGator 180V 2011 at 1 150 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 ProGator 180V 2011 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 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 ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the ProGator 180V 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ProGator 210Xtreme 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ProGator 180V 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.