Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LP 2005 vs Princecraft Seasprite 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Seasprite 2007 measures 12,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 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 — 1 902 lbs more than the Princecraft Seasprite 2007 at 13 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 Seasprite 2007 tops out at 10 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 Seasprite 2007 caps at 3. 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 Seasprite 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.1915
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
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] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
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 max10 hp (8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 418 lbs. (190 kg) Total: 620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee