Matching a modified vee SeaArk 1872 Pro (SC) 2009 against a tunnel SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2010 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 1872 Pro (SC) 2009 at 18,0 ft versus SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2010 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk 1872 Pro (SC) 2009 tips the scales at 875 lbs — 756 lbs more than the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2010 at 119 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 130 hp for the SeaArk 1872 Pro (SC) 2009 and 140 hp for the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2010. 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 BayFisher MVJT 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SeaArk 1872 Pro (SC) 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 1872 Pro (SC) 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.