Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV2085 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV2085 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft MV2085 2004's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Xpedition 170 WS 2013 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft MV2085 2004 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelMV2085
ModelXpedition 170 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail592 lbs
Weight - Detail1,166 lbs. (529 kg)
Weight - kg268.53
Weight - kg528.89
Weight - lbs.592
Weight - lbs.1166
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches203
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1195 lbs
Maximum capacity1,415 lbs. (642 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee