Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 vs Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 vs Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 measures 21,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). At 62 lbs and 17 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006's 60-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 Vantage 20 SF 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 21,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 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 SC
ModelVantage 20 SF
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail620 lbs. (281 kg)
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.17
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches254
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,368 lbs. (621 kg) Total: 1,970 lbs. (894 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2