Matching a modified vee Striper 1905 Center Console 2010 against a deep vee Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Striper 1905 Center Console 2010 at 18,5 ft versus Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 065 lbs — 1 883 lbs less than the Striper 1905 Center Console 2010 at 182 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 — 150 hp for the Striper 1905 Center Console 2010 and 150 hp for the Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Striper 1905 Center Console 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 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 Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Striper 1905 Center Console 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Striper 1905 Center Console O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.