Matching a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 21 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 2012 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 tips the scales at 1 704 lbs — 1 559 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 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 3 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 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 could be the deciding factor.