The War Eagle 542FLD 2012 is a flat-bottom design and the War Eagle Fishtoon - 19 Foot 2008 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The War Eagle 542FLD 2012 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the War Eagle Fishtoon - 19 Foot 2008 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 War Eagle Fishtoon - 19 Foot 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the War Eagle 542FLD 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the War Eagle Fishtoon - 19 Foot 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the War Eagle Fishtoon - 19 Foot 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The War Eagle 542FLD 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.