The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 22 2012 is a planing design and the PlayCraft Ultra 2200 I/O 2012 is a pontoon 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 - PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 22 2012 at 22,0 ft versus PlayCraft Ultra 2200 I/O 2012 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the PlayCraft Ultra 2200 I/O 2012 tips the scales at 3 550 lbs - 1 350 lbs less than the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 22 2012 at 2 200 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 FX4 FishDeck 22 2012 has a 219-hp advantage over the PlayCraft Ultra 2200 I/O 2012's 6-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Ultra 2200 I/O 2012 carries 103 gallons versus 70 gallons in the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 22 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck 22 2012 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the PlayCraft Ultra 2200 I/O 2012 with its 6-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.