Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LP 2006 vs Princecraft PR1652MT 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LP 2006 vs Princecraft PR1652MT 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 20 LP 2006 measures 20,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 LP 2006 tips the scales at 1 915 lbs - 1 465 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 at 450 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft 20 LP 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008's 35-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 20 LP 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1652MT 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 LP 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 LP 2006 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 PR1652MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,915 lbs. (867 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg868.63
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.1915
Weight - lbs.450
Length [deck]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches10
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches190
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 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
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (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
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson 715 lbs. (324 kg); Total: 1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat