Matching a pontoon Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Ungava 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011 measures 17,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Ungava 2013 at 12,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011 tips the scales at 1 306 lbs — 1 135 lbs more than the Princecraft Ungava 2013 at 171 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 48 hp, the Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011 has a 33-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2013's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Ungava 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Ungava 2013 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 27 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Brio^e 17 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.