Matching a modified vee Reinell 185 LS 2011 against a deep vee Reinell 207 LS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Reinell 185 LS 2011 at 18,4 ft versus Reinell 207 LS 2009 at 20,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Reinell 207 LS 2009 tips the scales at 336 lbs — 121 lbs less than the Reinell 185 LS 2011 at 215 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Reinell 185 LS 2011 and 225 hp for the Reinell 207 LS 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Reinell 185 LS 2011 carries 25 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Reinell 207 LS 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Reinell 207 LS 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Reinell 185 LS 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Reinell 207 LS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Reinell 207 LS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Reinell 185 LS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.