Both the Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011 and the Sundance SV186 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 - Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011 at 19,1 ft versus Sundance SV186 2011 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance SV186 2011 tips the scales at 1 450 lbs - 430 lbs less than the Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011 at 1 020 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 Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011 and 150 hp for the Sundance SV186 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 Sundance SV186 2011 carries 40 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011. 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 Sundance SV186 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance SV186 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sundance SV186 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sundance FX19 Vapor 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.