Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1760T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1760T 2009 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 — 50 hp for the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 and 60 hp for the Princecraft PW 1760T 2009. 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 Holiday DLX BT 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1760T 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PW 1760T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelPW 1760T
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches83.5
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail585 lbs
Weight - Detail782 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kg354.71
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.782
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches21
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max50 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 990 lbs. (449 kg) Total: 1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people6