Matching a modified vee ProGator 200V 2012 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 Lil' Gator 2 2009 measures 14,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the ProGator 200V 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 261 lbs less than the ProGator 200V 2012 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 2012 has a 195-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 200V 2012 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 200V 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The ProGator 200V 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the ProGator Lil' Gator 2 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.