Matching a deep vee Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. DC 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. DC 2012 at 18,2 ft versus Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012 at 18,0 ft. At 16 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. DC 2012 and 75 hp for the Stanley Boats Predator 18 ft. 2012. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. DC 2012 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 Mink 18 ft. DC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stanley Boats Mink 18 ft. DC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,2 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.