Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2008 vs Princecraft Resorter 20 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2008 vs Princecraft Resorter 20 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 — 50 hp for the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2008 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Resorter 20 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.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2008 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Resorter 20 2004 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelResorter 2
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail754 lbs. (342 kg)
Weight - Detail267 lbs
Weight - kg342.01
Weight - kg121.11
Weight - lbs.754
Weight - lbs.267
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches174
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max30 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 665 lbs. (302 kg) Total: 1,166 lbs. (529 kg)
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons