The SeaArk 2472 FX Deluxe SC 2013 vs SeaArk RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SeaArk 2472 FX Deluxe SC 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006 tips the scales at 119 lbs — 106 lbs less than the SeaArk 2472 FX Deluxe 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the SeaArk 2472 FX Deluxe SC 2013 and 140 hp for the SeaArk RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006. 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 RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SeaArk 2472 FX Deluxe SC 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk RiverCat (SC) Classic 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 2472 FX Deluxe SC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.