Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft PR1648MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft PR1648MT 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 26 LP-SS 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1648MT 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 291 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2008 at 42 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 PR1648MT 2008 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 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-SS 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 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 PR1648MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 LP-SS
ModelPR1648MT
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (191 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.42
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 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 standard135 hp (101 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 555 lbs. (252 kg) Total: 973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat