The Trophy 183 CC 2009 is a deep-V design and the Trophy 1901 Bay Boat 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 - Trophy 183 CC 2009 at 17,6 ft versus Trophy 1901 Bay Boat 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 1901 Bay Boat 2008 tips the scales at 1 900 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Trophy 183 CC 2009 at 1 500 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 150 hp, the Trophy 1901 Bay Boat 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Trophy 183 CC 2009's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Trophy 1901 Bay Boat 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Trophy 183 CC 2009. 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Trophy 1901 Bay Boat 2008 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Trophy 183 CC 2009 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.