Matching a modified vee SeaArk 2472 Pro (SC) 2008 against a tunnel SeaArk Predator 220 AK (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 2472 Pro (SC) 2008 at 24,0 ft versus SeaArk Predator 220 AK (CC) 2012 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk 2472 Pro (SC) 2008 tips the scales at 149 lbs — 133 lbs more than the SeaArk Predator 220 AK (CC) 2012 at 16 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 220 AK (CC) 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the SeaArk 2472 Pro (SC) 2008's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk 2472 Pro (SC) 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SeaArk Predator 220 AK (CC) 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 2472 Pro (SC) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 2472 Pro (SC) 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Predator 220 AK (CC) 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.