Matching a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 against a pontoon Princecraft Vantage 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vantage 21 2013 measures 21,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vantage 21 2013 tips the scales at 1 843 lbs — 318 lbs less than the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 at 1 525 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 186 SE 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vantage 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 Vantage 21 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 21 2013 could be the deciding factor.