Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 180 L 2005 vs Princecraft Fisherman 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 180 L 2005 vs Princecraft Fisherman 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 180 L 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 180 L 2005 tips the scales at 1 450 lbs - 1 249 lbs more than the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 at 201 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 Princecraft Fisherman 2008 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 180 L 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 180 L 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 180 L 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 180 L 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches60
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - lbs.1450
Weight - lbs.201
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee