Matching a tunnel SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2012 against a modified vee SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 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 BayFisher MVJT 2012 measures 20,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 tips the scales at 925 lbs — 806 lbs less than the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2012 at 119 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2012 and 100 hp for the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 carries 18 gallons versus 3 gallons in the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2012 could be the deciding factor.