Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft PR1232 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft PR1232 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 20 L 2004 measures 20,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1232 2008 at 11,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 L 2004 tips the scales at 1 734 lbs - 1 644 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1232 2008 at 90 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 PR1232 2008 tops out at 3 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 PR1232 2008 caps at 2. 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 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1232 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail1,734 lbs.
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.90
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet11
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches10
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches142
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.6
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 max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 295 lbs. (133 kg); Total: 335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.043 in. (0.109 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat