Matching a modified vee Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010 against a deep vee Sea Chaser 2600 CC 2012 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 — Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010 at 24,1 ft versus Sea Chaser 2600 CC 2012 at 26,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010 tips the scales at 3 065 lbs — 2 674 lbs more than the Sea Chaser 2600 CC 2012 at 391 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 500 hp, the Sea Chaser 2600 CC 2012 has a 200-hp advantage over the Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 14 gal and 16 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Chaser 2600 CC 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Chaser 2400 CC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Chaser 2600 CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.