Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 ST 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 ST 2005 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2011 measures 18,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 tips the scales at 1 734 lbs — 1 589 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 at 145 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2011 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 ST 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 20 ST 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 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 ST 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 ST 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2011 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 ST
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,734 lbs. (787 kg)
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.145
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
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 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 - Detail3 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters11.36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
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 capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
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