Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 LP 2005 vs Princecraft PR1032 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 LP 2005 vs Princecraft PR1032 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 24 LP 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1032 2009 at 1,0 feet (2009). At 22 lbs and 8 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft PR1032 2009 tops out at 3 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 LP 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 24 LP 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1032 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 LP 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1032 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches48
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.8
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet1
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. (3.04 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches12
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 180 lbs. (82 kg) Total: 275 lbs. (124 kg)
Maximum people14 persons
Maximum people2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat