Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum 220 2025 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum 220 2025 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 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 Platinum 220 2025 measures 22,0 feet overall (2025), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum 220 2025 tips the scales at 2 017 lbs — 1 562 lbs more than the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 at 455 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 350 hp, the Princecraft Platinum 220 2025 has a 310-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008's 40-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 Platinum 220 2025 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum 220 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum 220 2025 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches174
Beam2.50 ft
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters0.76
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches30
Beam - Inches73
Displacement2017.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail455 lbs. (206 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.455
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePrincecraft
Modelnot available
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee