When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the SeaArk 2472 VFX Elite CC 2013 and the SeaArk Big Easy 2010 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — SeaArk 2472 VFX Elite CC 2013 at 24,0 ft versus SeaArk Big Easy 2010 at 24,0 ft. At 154 lbs and 186 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the SeaArk 2472 VFX Elite CC 2013 and 225 hp for the SeaArk Big Easy 2010. 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 Big Easy 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SeaArk 2472 VFX Elite CC 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 Big Easy 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Big Easy 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk 2472 VFX Elite CC 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.