Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 vs Princecraft Vantage 20 L 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 vs Princecraft Vantage 20 L 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 at 2,0 ft versus Princecraft Vantage 20 L 2007 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vantage 20 L 2007 tips the scales at 1 775 lbs — 273 lbs less than the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 at 1 502 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 Vantage 20 L 2007 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vantage 20 L 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft 20 L4S 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Vantage 20 L 2007 caps at 1. 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 Vantage 20 L 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model20 L4S
ModelVantage 20 L
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,502 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - Detail1,775 lbs. (805 kg)
Weight - kg681.3
Weight - kg805.13
Weight - lbs.1502
Weight - lbs.1775
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches25
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon