Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004'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 SE 206 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX SC 2004 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 SE 206 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 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 Resorter DLX SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 206
ModelResorter DLX SC
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - Detail455 lbs
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - kg206.38
Weight - lbs.184
Weight - lbs.455
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches174
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons