Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 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 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 2004 tips the scales at 2 294 lbs - 1 839 lbs more than the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 at 455 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 SC 2008 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 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 26 2004 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 20 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 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
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail2,294 lbs.
Weight - Detail455 lbs. (206 kg)
Weight - kg1040.54
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.2294
Weight - lbs.455
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches174
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum people20
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee