Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 L 2004 vs Princecraft Holiday 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 L 2004 vs Princecraft Holiday 2006 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 24 L 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 24 L 2004 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 1 650 lbs more than the Princecraft Holiday 2006 at 375 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 2006 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 L 2004 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 24 L 2004 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs
Weight - Detail375 lbs. (170 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.375
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs. (621 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)