Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2008 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2008 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 and 40 hp for the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2008 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
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches73
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] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - Detail455 lbs
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.455
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches174
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 Persons