Matching a modified vee Princecraft Sport 164 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012 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 Vectra 19-2S 2012 measures 19,6 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sport 164 2011 at 16,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs — 545 lbs less than the Princecraft Sport 164 2011 at 1 008 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Princecraft Sport 164 2011 and 75 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 164 2011 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.