Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 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 201 L 2004 at 2,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2008 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 201 L 2004 tips the scales at 1 504 lbs — 1 320 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2008 at 184 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 206 SE 2008 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 201 L 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 201 L 2004 carries 12 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2008. 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 201 L 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 206 SE 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 201 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 201 L 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 Super Pro 206 SE 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model201 L
ModelSuper Pro 206 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.184
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 ft
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people1
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