Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2008 against a planing hull PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2012 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 20 I/O 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelSport Cruiser Series
ModelUltra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches246
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePlaning Hull
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 - 80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 - 70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum people1