Matching a pontoon Princecraft Vision 21 2009 against a deep vee Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 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 Vision 21 2009 measures 21,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 at 16,9 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vision 21 2009 tips the scales at 1 744 lbs — 578 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 at 1 166 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 Xpedition 170 WS 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vision 21 2009's 90-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 Vision 21 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013. 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 Xpedition 170 WS 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Vision 21 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.