Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 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 PW1860VT 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 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 — 1 320 lbs more than the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 at 595 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 PW1860VT 2008 tops out at 50 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 PW1860VT 2008 caps at 7. 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 PW1860VT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam81 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - Detail595 lbs. (270 kg)
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - kg269.89
Weight - lbs.1915
Weight - lbs.595
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 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 - 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 max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 890 lbs. (404 kg); 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee