Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 LP 2005 vs Princecraft 250V LPW I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 LP 2005 vs Princecraft 250V LPW I/O 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 24 LP 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Princecraft 250V LPW I/O 2006 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 250V LPW I/O 2006 tips the scales at 4 005 lbs — 3 983 lbs less than the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 at 22 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 250V LPW I/O 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 250V LPW I/O 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 14 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft 24 LP 2005 and Princecraft 250V LPW I/O 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model24 LP
Model250V LPW I/O
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail4,005 lbs. (1,817 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1816.64
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.4005
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters7.6
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches39
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp (86 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people14 persons
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)