When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ProGator 190V 2009 and the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 are deep vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The ProGator 190V 2009 measures 19,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,3 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 — 140 lbs less than the ProGator 190V 2009 at 135 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 200 hp, the ProGator 190V 2009 has a 170-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 190V 2009 is rated for 5 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 190V 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ProGator 190V 2009 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 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.