Matching a pontoon Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 against a deep vee Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 measures 18,3 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2013 at 14,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 tips the scales at 1 394 lbs — 1 355 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2013 at 39 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 60 hp, the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2013'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 Sportfisher 18 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 18 2009 could be the deciding factor.