Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX 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 26 LP-SS 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 329 lbs more than the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005 at 4 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 Resorter DLX BT 2005 tops out at 30 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 Resorter DLX 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 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 Resorter DLX 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
Model26 LP-SS
ModelResorter DLX BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.4
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail14 t. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters0.15
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches6
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
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] - Detail63 in. (1.6 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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max30 hp (24 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacity1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)