Matching a planing hull PlayCraft Power Deck Xtreme 260 SXi 2012 against a pontoon PlayCraft Powertoon 2400 OB 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Power Deck Xtreme 260 SXi 2012 at 26,0 ft versus PlayCraft Powertoon 2400 OB 2011 at 24,0 ft. At 55 lbs and 26 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the PlayCraft Power Deck Xtreme 260 SXi 2012 has a 225-hp advantage over the PlayCraft Powertoon 2400 OB 2011's 200-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 Powertoon 2400 OB 2011 carries 103 gallons versus 85 gallons in the PlayCraft Power Deck Xtreme 260 SXi 2012. 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 Powertoon 2400 OB 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the PlayCraft Power Deck Xtreme 260 SXi 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Powertoon 2400 OB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Powertoon 2400 OB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft Power Deck Xtreme 260 SXi 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.