Matching a tunnel SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2013 against a modified vee SeaArk Pro Jet Tunnel 1872JTPCC 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2013 at 20,1 ft versus SeaArk Pro Jet Tunnel 1872JTPCC 2008 at 18,0 ft. At 119 lbs and 78 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the SeaArk Pro Jet Tunnel 1872JTPCC 2008's 80-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 Pro Jet Tunnel 1872JTPCC 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk Pro Jet Tunnel 1872JTPCC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Pro Jet Tunnel 1872JTPCC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk BayFisher MVJT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.