Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2010 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2010 vs PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2006 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 20 I/O 2006 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2010 carries 80 gallons versus 41 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2006. 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 Sport Cruiser Series 2010 is rated for 15 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2010 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 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelSport Cruiser Series
ModelUltra Deck Cruiser 20 I/O
Model Year2010
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
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.3300
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
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 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
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 people10