Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Fisherman 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Fisherman 2013 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 LP 2005 measures 20,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs - 1 714 lbs more than the Princecraft Fisherman 2013 at 201 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 Fisherman 2013 tops out at 20 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 LP 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 LP 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches60
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - lbs.1915
Weight - lbs.201
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m) chine
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 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 - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
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 capacity820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people4 / 495 lbs. (225 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.057 in. (1.4 mm) bottom 0.051 in. (1.3 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee