Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009 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 201 L 2005 measures 20,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009 at 16,2 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 201 L 2005 tips the scales at 1 504 lbs - 750 lbs more than the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009 at 754 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 BT 2009 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 201 L 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009 carries 20 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 201 L 2005. 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 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 201 L 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 201 L 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model201 L
ModelHoliday DLX BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs. (682 kg)
Weight - Detail754 lbs. (342 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg342.01
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.754
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches30
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp (52 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 665 lbs. (302 kg) Total: 1,166 lbs. (529 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee