Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 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 241 L 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). At 172 lbs and 184 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 has a 135-hp advantage over the Princecraft 241 L 2006's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 241 L 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 241 L 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 241 L 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model241 L
ModelPlatinum SE 206
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg)
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.184
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee