Both the Princecraft Vantage 23 2012 and the Princecraft Vogue 21 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 23 2012 at 23,8 ft versus Princecraft Vogue 21 2013 at 21,9 ft. At 2 007 lbs and 2 077 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 115 hp for the Princecraft Vantage 23 2012 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Vogue 21 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 31 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 Vantage 23 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Vogue 21 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 23 2012 could be the deciding factor.