Matching a deep vee Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 against a modified vee Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012 at 18,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 223 lbs more than the Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012 at 12 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 Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 has a 125-hp advantage over the Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stanley Boats 24 Raised Deck 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 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.