Matching a modified vee Stratos 1760 DV 2012 against a deep vee Stratos 476 SF 2011 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 — Stratos 1760 DV 2012 at 17,5 ft versus Stratos 476 SF 2011 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stratos 1760 DV 2012 tips the scales at 149 lbs — 134 lbs more than the Stratos 476 SF 2011 at 15 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 — 115 hp for the Stratos 1760 DV 2012 and 115 hp for the Stratos 476 SF 2011. 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 Stratos 476 SF 2011 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Stratos 1760 DV 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Stratos 476 SF 2011 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Stratos 1760 DV 2012. 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.