The SeaArk Mud Runner 170 2012 vs SeaArk Super Jons 1652 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — SeaArk Mud Runner 170 2012 at 16,8 ft versus SeaArk Super Jons 1652 MV 2005 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk Mud Runner 170 2012 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 130 lbs more than the SeaArk Super Jons 1652 MV 2005 at 345 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 Mud Runner 170 2012 carries a rated maximum of 45 hp. Engine data for the SeaArk Super Jons 1652 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 1652 MV 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk Mud Runner 170 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk Super Jons 1652 MV 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Super Jons 1652 MV 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Mud Runner 170 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.