When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Cadet 2008 and the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 are pontoon designs with aluminum 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 measures 19,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Cadet 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs — 965 lbs less than the Princecraft Cadet 2008 at 588 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Cadet 2008's 25-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 Vectra 19-2S 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Cadet 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Cadet 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.