Matching a flat War Eagle 860 2013 against a pontoon War Eagle Ducktoon 2006 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 War Eagle 860 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the War Eagle Ducktoon 2006 at 1,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the War Eagle Ducktoon 2006 tips the scales at 525 lbs — 470 lbs less than the War Eagle 860 2013 at 55 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The War Eagle 860 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the War Eagle Ducktoon 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the War Eagle 860 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the War Eagle 860 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The War Eagle Ducktoon 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.