Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 185 GL 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 LPF 2005 tips the scales at 1 950 lbs - 460 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 at 1 490 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 185 GL 2008 tops out at 175 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 Pro 185 GL 2008 carries 40 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft 20 LPF 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 185 GL 2008 caps at 8. 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 185 GL 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model20 LPF
ModelPro 185 GL
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.1950
Weight - lbs.1490
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm); Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee