Matching a modified vee Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 against a pontoon Princecraft Voyageur 21 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 at 19,4 ft versus Princecraft Voyageur 21 2013 at 21,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 210 lbs more than the Princecraft Voyageur 21 2013 at 1 356 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 has a 140-hp advantage over the Princecraft Voyageur 21 2013's 60-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 Voyageur 21 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 198 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Voyageur 21 2013 could be the deciding factor.