Matching a pontoon PlayCraft Sport Cruiser 2000 OB 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser 2000 OB 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 339 lbs less than the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser 2000 OB 2007 at 16 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 320 hp, the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 has a 230-hp advantage over the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser 2000 OB 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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.
Bottom line: The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 I/O 2011 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The PlayCraft Sport Cruiser 2000 OB 2007 at 2,0 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.