Matching a tunnel SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 against a modified vee SeaArk Stealth 190 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 at 20,5 ft versus SeaArk Stealth 190 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 134 lbs more than the SeaArk Stealth 190 2013 at 11 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 has a 60-hp advantage over the SeaArk Stealth 190 2013's 140-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the SeaArk Stealth 190 2013 carries 25 gallons versus 4 gallons in the SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk Stealth 190 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Predator 200 AK (CC) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Stealth 190 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.