Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SeaArk Jet Tunnel 1872MVJT 2008 vs SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel SeaArk Jet Tunnel 1872MVJT 2008 against a modified vee SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 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.
The SeaArk Jet Tunnel 1872MVJT 2008 carries a rated maximum of 80 hp. Engine data for the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 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 Jet Tunnel 1872MVJT 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 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 Jet Tunnel 1872MVJT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Jet Tunnel 1872MVJT 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 RiverCat 2060 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.
General Boat Info
ModelJet Tunnel 1872MVJT
ModelRiverCat 206
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches82
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail750 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max80 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,075 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 / 1,650 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available