The SeaArk 2472 V-Pro (CC) 2008 vs SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the SeaArk 2472 V-Pro (CC) 2008 has a 80-hp advantage over the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022's 70-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 V-Pro (CC) 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SeaArk Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 2472 V-Pro (CC) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 2472 V-Pro (CC) 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 Boats RX 180 Center Console 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.