The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 20 2012 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 20 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 243 lbs less than the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 20 2012 at 2 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 225 hp, the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 20 2012's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 20 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 20 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.