Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 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 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 tips the scales at 455 lbs — 433 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 Resorter DLX SC 2008 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 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 2004 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 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 Resorter DLX SC 2008 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
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - Detail455 lbs. (206 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.455
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches174
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee