When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 and the SeaArk Super Jon 2272MV 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SeaArk Super Jon 2272MV 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 tips the scales at 925 lbs — 838 lbs more than the SeaArk Super Jon 2272MV 2008 at 87 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 100 hp for the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 and 115 hp for the SeaArk Super Jon 2272MV 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SeaArk Super Jon 2272MV 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 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 Jon 2272MV 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SeaArk Super Jon 2272MV 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SeaArk Stealth 172 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.