Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 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 24 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 at 16,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 873 lbs less than the Princecraft 24 2004 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 Pro Series 165 SC 2010 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 24 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010. 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 24 2004 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 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 Pro Series 165 SC 2010 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
Model24
ModelPro Series 165 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.895
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 661 lbs. (300 kg) Total: 1,221 lbs. (554 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee