Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2005 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 XT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2005 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 XT 2013 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 Vectra 21 XT 2013 measures 21,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). At 175 lbs and 173 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 21 XT 2013 has a 95-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2005's 20-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 21 XT 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 21 XT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21 XT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2005 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
ModelFisherman
ModelVectra 21 XT
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail175 lbs. (79 kg)
Weight - Detail1,730 lbs.(785 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg784.71
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.173
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches258
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1,986 lbs. (901 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people10 / 1,346 lbs. (611 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)