Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 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 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP-SS 2005 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 296 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 at 37 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<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 tops out at 24 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 Yukon<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 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 Yukon<sup>E</sup> DL BT 2012 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
ModelYukon E DL BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs. (1,058 kg)
Weight - Detail370 lbs. (168 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg167.83
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.37
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
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)
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeElectric
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower6 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max24V / Cruise 2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacity766 lbs. (347 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee