Matching a modified vee Princecraft SS 164 2009 against a deep vee Princecraft Yukon DL BT 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft SS 164 2009 at 16,5 ft versus Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2012 at 14,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SS 164 2009 tips the scales at 1 008 lbs — 971 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2012 at 37 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 75 hp, the Princecraft SS 164 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2012'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 SS 164 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SS 164 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2012 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Princecraft SS 164 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.