Matching a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 17 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 17 2013 at 17,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 17 2013 tips the scales at 1 312 lbs — 1 167 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 at 145 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 17 2013's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.