Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 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 Resorter DLX BT 2007 measures 14,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 12,0 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 — 1 500 lbs more than the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 at 4 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 Resorter DLX BT 2007 tops out at 30 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 Resorter DLX BT 2007 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 Resorter DLX BT 2007 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
ModelResorter DLX BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs. (682 kg)
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.4
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches174
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 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 max30 hp (24 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)