Matching a flat SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2012 against a modified vee SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2012 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 2072 C.U.B. 2012 at 20,1 ft versus SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2012 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2012 tips the scales at 1 193 lbs — 1 106 lbs less than the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2012 at 87 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 RiverCat 180 CC 2012 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.