Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft Vantage 22 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2005 vs Princecraft Vantage 22 SF 2010 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 Vantage 22 SF 2010 measures 22,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 20,3 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 — 1 485 lbs more than the Princecraft Vantage 22 SF 2010 at 19 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 Vantage 22 SF 2010 tops out at 115 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 Vantage 22 SF 2010 carries 33 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 Vantage 22 SF 2010 caps at 9. 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 Vantage 22 SF 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model201 L
ModelVantage 22 SF
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs. (682 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.19
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches268
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,635 lbs. (742 kg) Total: 2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon