Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1436 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1436 2011 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 PR 1436 2011 measures 14,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 tips the scales at 1 502 lbs — 1 357 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1436 2011 at 145 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 PR 1436 2011 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 L4S 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 20 L4S 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1436 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1436 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail1,502 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - kg681.3
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - lbs.1502
Weight - lbs.145
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (67 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. Built-in (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
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 capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat