Matching a modified vee Princecraft PR1236 2007 against a pontoon Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 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 Vantage 22 L 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1236 2007 at 11,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 tips the scales at 186 lbs — 172 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1236 2007 at 14 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1236 2007's 10-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 Vantage 22 L 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1236 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 22 L 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1236 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.