Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft Holiday 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft Holiday 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 Holiday 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 L 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 L 2004 tips the scales at 1 734 lbs — 1 730 lbs more than the Princecraft Holiday 2008 at 4 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 Holiday 2008 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 L 2004 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 20 L 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail1,734 lbs
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.4
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 869 lbs. (394 kg) Total: 1,370 lbs. (621 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 m)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee