The Princecraft Holiday 2009 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Platinum SE 207 2012 measures 20,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday 2009 at 16,3 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2012 tips the scales at 1 850 lbs - 1 450 lbs less than the Princecraft Holiday 2009 at 400 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2012 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday 2009's 50-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 Platinum SE 207 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.