Matching a deep vee ProGator 200V 2008 against a modified vee ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2011 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 200V 2008 measures 20,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2011 at 14,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2011 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 261 lbs less than the ProGator 200V 2008 at 14 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 225 hp, the ProGator 200V 2008 has a 195-hp advantage over the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2011'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 200V 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2011 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ProGator 200V 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ProGator 200V 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.