When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2009 and the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme 2600 OB 2012 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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 PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme 2600 OB 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Powertoon Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 103 gal and 103 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.