Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 241 L 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 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 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). At 172 lbs and 78 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 90 hp, the Princecraft 241 L 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2005's 60-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 Pro 169 BT 2005 caps at 5. 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 Pro 169 BT 2005 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
Model241 L
ModelPro 169 BT
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs. (780 kg)
Weight - Detail780 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.78
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
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 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 - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,452 lbs. (1,112 kg)
Maximum capacity1,162 lbs. (527 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)