Matching a pontoon PlayCraft Powertoon 2200 OB 2011 against a planing hull PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The PlayCraft Powertoon 2200 OB 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the PlayCraft Powertoon 2200 OB 2011 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 212 lbs more than the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2011 at 33 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 260 hp, the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the PlayCraft Powertoon 2200 OB 2011's 150-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 2200 OB 2011 carries 103 gallons versus 7 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 1 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.