Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2008 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 β Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2008 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story β intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Fisherman 2008 measures 14,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 tips the scales at 1Β 075 lbs β 874 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2008 at 201 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 Fisherman 2008 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 wasn't available in our records β check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 is rated for 13 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 Voyageur 20 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water β it handles 13 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelVoyageur 2
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.1075
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 - Feet2
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches244
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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 typeOutBoard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people13
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in