Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 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 PW 1860T 2010 measures 18,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,4 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 — 1 649 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 at 85 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 PW 1860T 2010 tops out at 60 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 PW 1860T 2010 caps at 7. 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 PW 1860T 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches83.5
Weight - Detail1,734 lbs
Weight - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.85
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
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 - Detailnot available
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 max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee