Matching a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 at 18,5 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 tips the scales at 1 525 lbs — 131 lbs more than the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 at 1 394 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 2009 has a 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 carries 18 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.