The Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 20 ft. Side Console 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 - Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 at 18,2 ft versus Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 20 ft. Side Console 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 20 ft. Side Console 2010 tips the scales at 1 950 lbs - 650 lbs less than the Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 at 1 300 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 150 hp, the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 20 ft. Side Console 2010 has a 60-hp advantage over the Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 20 ft. Side Console 2010 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.