The SeaArk 2472MV 2006 vs SeaArk Stealth 172 2011 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 2472MV 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk Stealth 172 2011 at 17,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk Stealth 172 2011 tips the scales at 925 lbs — 832 lbs less than the SeaArk 2472MV 2006 at 93 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 130 hp, the SeaArk 2472MV 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the SeaArk Stealth 172 2011's 75-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 2472MV 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the SeaArk Stealth 172 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk 2472MV 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk 2472MV 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Stealth 172 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.