The Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 is a deep-V design and the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. Center 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. Center Console 2010 measures 22,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 at 18,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. Center Console 2010 tips the scales at 2 100 lbs - 800 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 200 hp, the Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. Center Console 2010 has a 110-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: The Stanley Boats Pulsecraft 22 ft. Center Console 2010 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. CC 2012 at 18,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.