Matching a deep vee Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013 against a modified vee Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 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 Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 measures 17,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 tips the scales at 234 lbs — 159 lbs less than the Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013 at 75 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 115 hp, the Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013. 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 Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Rossiter Rossiter 17 Center Console 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rossiter Rossiter 14 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.