Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SeaArk 1860 MVTPD 2005 vs SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SeaArk 1860 MVTPD 2005 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the SeaArk 1860 MVTPD 2005 and 70 hp for the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk 1860 MVTPD 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 1860 MVTPD 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 1860 MVTPD 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSeaArk
Makenot available
Model1860 MVTPD
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.08 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (.61 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail615 lbs. (278.7 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg278.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.615
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.54 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max60 hp (44.7 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower70 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612.4 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower