Matching a modified vee SeaArk 2472 VFX Standard CC 2013 against a flat SeaArk Mud Runner 180 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SeaArk 2472 VFX Standard CC 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk Mud Runner 180 2013 at 18,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk 2472 VFX Standard CC 2013 tips the scales at 149 lbs — 142 lbs more than the SeaArk Mud Runner 180 2013 at 7 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 225 hp, the SeaArk 2472 VFX Standard CC 2013 has a 175-hp advantage over the SeaArk Mud Runner 180 2013's 50-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 VFX Standard CC 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SeaArk Mud Runner 180 2013 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 VFX Standard CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 2472 VFX Standard CC 2013 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 Mud Runner 180 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.