Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 against a modified vee Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008 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 Vectra 21-2S 2013 measures 21,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 tips the scales at 1 724 lbs — 1 402 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008 at 322 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVectra 21-2S
ModelYukon DLX BT
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1,724 lbs. (782 kg)
Weight - Detail322 lbs. (146 kg)
Weight - kg781.99
Weight - kg146.06
Weight - lbs.1724
Weight - lbs.322
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m) pontoon
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,986 lbs. (901 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 496 lbs.(225 kg) Total: 821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,346 lbs. (611 kg)
Maximum people4