Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2009 vs Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2009 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010 measures 29,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010 tips the scales at 4 880 lbs - 4 679 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010 has a 355-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2009'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 SVX 29 I/O 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 29,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2009 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
ModelSVX 29 I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches60
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail4,880 lbs. (2,214 kg)
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg2213.53
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.4880
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet29.83
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in. (9.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches358
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max375 hp (224 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,800 lbs. (816 kg) Total: 3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people13
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2