Matching a pontoon PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2009 against a planing hull PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 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.

The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2009 carries 103 gallons versus 7 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011. 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 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Powertoon Xtreme Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.