When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tahoe Pontoons 21 ft. Sierra Cruise 2013 and the Tahoe Pontoons Blue Ridge 2012 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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?

The Tahoe Pontoons 21 ft. Sierra Cruise 2013 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Tahoe Pontoons Blue Ridge 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tahoe Pontoons 21 ft. Sierra Cruise 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Tahoe Pontoons Blue Ridge 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Pontoons 21 ft. Sierra Cruise 2013 could be the deciding factor.