The SeaArk DXS 1652 SLD 2013 vs SeaArk Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 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 Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk DXS 1652 SLD 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk DXS 1652 SLD 2013 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 332 lbs more than the SeaArk Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 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 SeaArk DXS 1652 SLD 2013 carries a rated maximum of 45 hp. Engine data for the SeaArk Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 is rated for 16 passengers, while the SeaArk DXS 1652 SLD 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Super Jons 2472 MV 2005 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 DXS 1652 SLD 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.