Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 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 SP 220 SE 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 tips the scales at 1 886 lbs — 1 702 lbs less than the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 at 184 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 250 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 SE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 206
ModelPlatinum SP 220 SE
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inches5
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - Detail1,886 lbs. (855 kg)
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - lbs.184
Weight - lbs.1886
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people1