Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 25 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 25 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 SVX 25 2013 measures 25,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 200 2004 at 20,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 tips the scales at 2 427 lbs - 903 lbs less than the Princecraft 200 2004 at 1 524 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 SVX 25 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 carries 30 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 200 2004. 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 200 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 caps at 11. 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 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SVX 25 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,427 lbs. (1,101 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg1100.87
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.2427
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet25.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches302
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 10 in. (7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,144 lbs. (973 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people11 / 1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon