Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 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 PR 1652MT 2009 measures 15,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 201 L 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 201 L 2005 tips the scales at 1 504 lbs — 1 459 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 at 45 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 PR 1652MT 2009 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 201 L 2005 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 201 L 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1652MT 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 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1652MT 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs. (682 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.45
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 715 lbs. (324 kg) Total: 1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee