Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 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 Holiday DLX SC 2005 measures 16,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 200 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 200 2004 tips the scales at 1 524 lbs — 1 462 lbs more than the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005 at 62 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 Holiday DLX SC 2005 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 200 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 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 200 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 200 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 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
Model2
ModelHoliday DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs
Weight - Detail620 lbs. (281 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)