Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 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 26 LP I/O 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 3 874 lbs - 3 254 lbs more than the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005 at 620 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 Holiday DLX SC 2005 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 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 26 LP I/O 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 LP I/O
ModelHoliday DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - Detail620 lbs. (281 kg)
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.620
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches30
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp (164 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)