Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 166 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 166 2006 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 Pro 166 2006 measures 16,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 LP 2005 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs — 906 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 at 1 009 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 Pro 166 2006 tops out at 90 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 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 166 2006. 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 Pro 166 2006 caps at 6. 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 Pro 166 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam88 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - Detail1,009 lbs. (458 kg)
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - lbs.1915
Weight - lbs.1009
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 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 - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
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 capacity1,367 lbs. (620 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight474 lbs. (215 kg)