Matching a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2011 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 2012 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2011 at 19,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2011 tips the scales at 1 523 lbs — 1 378 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 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 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2011's 75-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 Super Pro 185 GL 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 could be the deciding factor.