Both the Sea Hunt XP 19 2012 and the Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 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 - Sea Hunt XP 19 2012 at 19,3 ft versus Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 at 21,2 ft. At 2 050 lbs and 2 150 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Hunt XP 19 2012's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Sea Hunt XP 19 2012. 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 Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sea Hunt XP 19 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Hunt XP 21 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Hunt XP 19 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.