Matching a modified vee SeaArk 2072 VFX Elite SC 2013 against a tunnel SeaArk Predator 200 AK 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 VFX Elite SC 2013 at 20,1 ft versus SeaArk Predator 200 AK 2012 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk Predator 200 AK 2012 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 132 lbs less than the SeaArk 2072 VFX Elite SC 2013 at 13 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the SeaArk Predator 200 AK 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the SeaArk 2072 VFX Elite SC 2013's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the SeaArk Predator 200 AK 2012 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the SeaArk 2072 VFX Elite SC 2013 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.