Matching a modified vee ProGator 180V 2011 against a deep vee ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 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 ProGator 180V 2011 measures 18,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 at 14,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 160 lbs less than the ProGator 180V 2011 at 115 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the ProGator 180V 2011 has a 145-hp advantage over the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009's 30-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 180V 2011 is rated for 4 passengers, while the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ProGator 180V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ProGator 180V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.