Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 207 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 20 LP 2005 at 2,0 ft versus Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2010 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 1 730 lbs more than the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2010 at 185 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 Platinum SE 207 2010 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2010. 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 LP 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2010 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 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 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SE 207 2010 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 LP
ModelPlatinum SE 207
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.1915
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee