Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Ultra Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The PlayCraft Ultra Series 2008 vs PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 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 Voyager 2800 I/O 2006 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2008 carries 103 gallons versus 3 gallons in the PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 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 Ultra Voyager 2800 I/O 2006 is rated for 18 passengers, while the PlayCraft Ultra Series 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Ultra Voyager 2800 I/O 2006 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 Series 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelUltra Series
ModelUltra Voyager 2800 I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches336
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.305
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameter24 in
Tube gauge0.090 in
Tube gauge.090 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 - 103 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,580 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18