The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 is a planing design and the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2010 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.
The PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2010 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 FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft Ultra Series 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.