Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 ST 2006 vs Princecraft Vogue 23 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 ST 2006 vs Princecraft Vogue 23 2013 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 Vogue 23 2013 measures 23,9 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 ST 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vogue 23 2013 tips the scales at 2 257 lbs - 482 lbs less than the Princecraft 20 ST 2006 at 1 775 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Vogue 23 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft 20 ST 2006's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 33 gal and 32 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Vogue 23 2013 at 23,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft 20 ST 2006 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,775 lbs. (805 kg)
Weight - Detail2,257 lbs. (1,024 kg)
Weight - kg805.13
Weight - kg1023.76
Weight - lbs.1775
Weight - lbs.2257
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23.92
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches287
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m) pontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity2,134 lbs. (968 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people11 / 1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon