Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 vs SeaArk XV180 (CC) 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 and the SeaArk XV180 (CC) 2008 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?
The SeaArk XV180 (CC) 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the SeaArk XV180 (CC) 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk RiverCat 2060 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk XV180 (CC) 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelRiverCat 206
ModelXV180 (CC)
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches84
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail905 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg410.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.905
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thickness0.1
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,285 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 670 lbs