Matching a flat SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2013 against a modified vee SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2011 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. 2013 at 20,1 ft versus SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2011 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2011 tips the scales at 1 193 lbs — 1 106 lbs less than the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2013 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 2011 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2013 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 RiverCat 180 CC 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk RiverCat 180 CC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 2072 C.U.B. 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.