Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 WK 2004 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 WK 2004 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 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 WK 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1448MT 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 WK 2004 tips the scales at 2 335 lbs — 1 970 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1448MT 2008 at 365 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 PR1448MT 2008 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 WK 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 PR1448MT 2008 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 WK 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 PR1448MT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1448MT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 WK 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail2,335 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg1059.14
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.2335
Weight - lbs.365
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53)
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.27
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 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 capacityPerson: 500 lbs. (227 kg) Total: 825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people2
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