Matching a flat SeaArk 1648FN Flat Nose Jon 2013 against a modified vee SeaArk 1660MV 2009 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 — SeaArk 1648FN Flat Nose Jon 2013 at 16,0 ft versus SeaArk 1660MV 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk 1660MV 2009 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 120 lbs less than the SeaArk 1648FN Flat Nose Jon 2013 at 355 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 50 hp, the SeaArk 1660MV 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the SeaArk 1648FN Flat Nose Jon 2013'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 1660MV 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk 1648FN Flat Nose Jon 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 1660MV 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The SeaArk 1660MV 2009 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the SeaArk 1648FN Flat Nose Jon 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.