The SeaArk 1652MVT 2006 vs SeaArk 2472 C.U.B. 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SeaArk 2472 C.U.B. 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk 1652MVT 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk 1652MVT 2006 tips the scales at 345 lbs — 233 lbs more than the SeaArk 2472 C.U.B. 2012 at 112 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 SeaArk 1652MVT 2006 carries a rated maximum of 45 hp. Engine data for the SeaArk 2472 C.U.B. 2012 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 2472 C.U.B. 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SeaArk 1652MVT 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 2472 C.U.B. 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 2472 C.U.B. 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 1652MVT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.