Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2005 tops out at 5 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2008 carries 103 gallons versus 41 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2008 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2005 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelPowertoon Series
ModelUltra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet20
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3300
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches247
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in.
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.090 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 - 103 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max5.0 l
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8