When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the SeaArk BayFisher 2012 and the SeaArk DuckHawk 2472SS 2012 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SeaArk DuckHawk 2472SS 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk BayFisher 2012 at 20,1 feet (2012). At 119 lbs and 93 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 — 140 hp for the SeaArk BayFisher 2012 and 130 hp for the SeaArk DuckHawk 2472SS 2012. 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 DuckHawk 2472SS 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SeaArk BayFisher 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk DuckHawk 2472SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk DuckHawk 2472SS 2012 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 BayFisher 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.