Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 vs PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 OB 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 vs PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 OB 2005 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 Voyager 2800 OB 2005 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Ultra Deck Series 2009 carries 7 gallons versus 3 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 OB 2005. 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 Ultra Voyager 2800 OB 2005 is rated for 18 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 Voyager 2800 OB 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 OB 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 28,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelUltra Deck Series
ModelUltra Voyager 2800 OB
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.305
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePlaning Hull
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 - 70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people1
Maximum people18
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,580 lbs
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter24 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.090 in