Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 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 LPF 2005 measures 20,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 tips the scales at 1 950 lbs - 970 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 at 980 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 162 SS 2005 tops out at 575 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 carries 33 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005. 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 LPF 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 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 LPF 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 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 Pro 162 SS 2005 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
Model20 LPF
ModelPro 162 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam85 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Weight - Detail980 lbs. (445 kg)
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg444.52
Weight - lbs.1950
Weight - lbs.980
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 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 - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp (56 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)