Both the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2010 and the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 are planing designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 has a 95-hp advantage over the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2010's 225-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 70 gal and 70 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the PlayCraft FX4 FishDeck Series 2010 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.