Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 WK 2005 vs Princecraft PW1760MT 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 WK 2005 vs Princecraft PW1760MT 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 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 WK 2005 tips the scales at 2 335 lbs - 1 730 lbs more than the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 at 605 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 PW1760MT 2008 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 WK 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 WK 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 WK 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 WK 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 PW1760MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail2,335 lbs. (1,059 kg)
Weight - Detail605 lbs. (274 kg)
Weight - kg1059.14
Weight - kg274.42
Weight - lbs.2335
Weight - lbs.605
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 985 lbs. (447 kg); Total: 1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum people15 persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat