Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SeaArk 1542MV 2011 vs SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SeaArk 1542MV 2011 vs SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 70 hp, the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 has a 45-hp advantage over the SeaArk 1542MV 2011's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the SeaArk 1542MV 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 1542MV 2011 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
MakeSeaArk
Makenot available
Model1542MV
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam61 in. (1.55 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.51 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs. (122.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 / 20 in. (0.38 / 0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail15 ft. (4.57 m)
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower70 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity730 lbs. (331.1 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 465 lbs. (210.9 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower