When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2011 and the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 are planing hull designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2011 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 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 Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Cruiser 22 OB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.