PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 boat specs
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PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009
2009
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PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 boat specs
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PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007
2007
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PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 vs PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat

The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 is a planing design and the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 225 hp for the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 and 225 hp for the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 carries 103 gallons versus 70 gallons in the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 is rated for 18 passengers, while the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelFX4 FishDeck Series
ModelUltra 2800 Voyager OB
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,750lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2750
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePlaning Hull
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 - 70 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 - 103 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10
Maximum people18
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter24 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.090 in.

PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 vs PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 or the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007?
The PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 4,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 is certified for 18. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 measures 102" wide, compared to 96" for the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 or the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007?
The PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 has the bigger tank at 103 gallons, versus 70 gallons on the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009. That 33-gallon difference translates to roughly 99–165 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 and PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 and the PlayCraft Ultra 2800 Voyager OB 2007 are built by PlayCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.