Matching a modified vee Princecraft SS 174 2009 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 21 2010 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 21 2010 measures 21,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft SS 174 2009 at 17,4 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 21 2010 tips the scales at 1 639 lbs — 350 lbs less than the Princecraft SS 174 2009 at 1 289 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 SS 174 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 21 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 33 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 21 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft SS 174 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 21 2010 could be the deciding factor.