Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Prestige Yachts 420 S 2020 vs Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Prestige Yachts 420 S 2020 vs Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Prestige Yachts 420 S 2020 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 carries 581 gallons versus 257 gallons in the Prestige Yachts 420 S 2020. 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 Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Prestige Yachts 420 S 2020 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Prestige Yachts 550 S 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 55,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Prestige Yachts 420 S 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.85 ft
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length - Feet42.85
Length - Feet55
Length overall - Meters13.06
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Inches514
Length overall - Inches660
Beam - Meters4.1
Beam - Meters4.78
Beam - Inches161
Beam - Inches188
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.83 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal257.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal581
Fuel tank capacity - Liters973.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2199.32
Engine makeCummins
Engine makeCummins
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Performance
Maximum speed32
Maximum speed30
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity93.26
Water capacity211
Boat typePower
Boat typePower