Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SeaArk 1542MV 2009 vs SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the SeaArk 1542MV 2009 and the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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?
The SeaArk 1542MV 2009 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk 1542MV 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 1542MV 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1542MV
ModelRiverCat 206
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inches82
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail42 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Height [transom]15 / 20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Operational Info
Maximum capacity730 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 465 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available