Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 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 22 I/O 2005 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2008 carries 103 gallons versus 41 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2005. 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 Xtreme Series 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelPowertoon Xtreme Series
ModelUltra Deck Cruiser 22 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 - Feet22
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches267
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.355
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 max6.2 l
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum people8