When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the RiverPro 186 LoPro DCC Dual Center Console 2013 and the RiverPro 201 LoPro RCC Rear Center Console 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — RiverPro 186 LoPro DCC Dual Center Console 2013 at 18,5 ft versus RiverPro 201 LoPro RCC Rear Center Console 2013 at 20,1 ft. At 145 lbs and 157 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the RiverPro 186 LoPro DCC Dual Center Console 2013 and 200 hp for the RiverPro 201 LoPro RCC Rear Center Console 2013. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 27 gal and 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The RiverPro 201 LoPro RCC Rear Center Console 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the RiverPro 186 LoPro DCC Dual Center Console 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the RiverPro 201 LoPro RCC Rear Center Console 2013 could be the deciding factor.