Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2012 vs Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Fisherman 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Vectra 19-2S 2013 measures 19,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2012 at 14,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs — 1 352 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2012 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2012'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 19-2S 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2012 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 19-2S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2012 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 19-2S
Model Year2012
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 - Detail201 lbs. (91 kg)
Weight - Detail1,553 lbs. (704 kg)
Weight - kg91.17
Weight - kg704.43
Weight - lbs.201
Weight - lbs.1553
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 - Feet19.58
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches235
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
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 typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1,788 lbs. (811 kg)
Maximum people4 / 495 lbs. (225 kg)
Maximum people9 / 1,228 lbs. (557 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)