Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SeaArk Boats 2072 FXT DELUXE CENTER CONSOLE 2022 vs SeaArk Forecast 170SS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SeaArk Boats 2072 FXT DELUXE CENTER CONSOLE 2022 vs SeaArk Forecast 170SS 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.
The SeaArk Forecast 170SS 2012 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the SeaArk Boats 2072 FXT DELUXE CENTER CONSOLE 2022 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 Boats 2072 FXT DELUXE CENTER CONSOLE 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk Forecast 170SS 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 Boats 2072 FXT DELUXE CENTER CONSOLE 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Boats 2072 FXT DELUXE CENTER CONSOLE 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Forecast 170SS 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam71 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches71
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 50 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSeaArk
Modelnot available
ModelForecast 170SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee