Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 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 26 I/O 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 at 14,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs — 3 850 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 at 24 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 Yukon 15 2013 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 I/O 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 Yukon 15 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 I/O 2004 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 Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs
Weight - Detail240 lbs. (109 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
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] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m) chine
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 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 max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.6 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee