Matching a deep vee Ranger 1750 Reata 2013 against a modified vee Ranger 180 Reata 2010 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ranger 1750 Reata 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Ranger 180 Reata 2010 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ranger 180 Reata 2010 tips the scales at 1 625 lbs — 1 460 lbs less than the Ranger 1750 Reata 2013 at 165 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 150 hp, the Ranger 180 Reata 2010 has a 60-hp advantage over the Ranger 1750 Reata 2013's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 28 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.