Both the Princecraft Vantage 21 2013 and the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Vantage 21 2013 at 21,8 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 at 23,5 ft. At 1 843 lbs and 1 868 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 has a 35-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 - 30 gal and 32 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Vantage 21 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 23 2013 could be the deciding factor.