Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2008's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 220 AE
ModelSportfisher 24 LP4S
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1886 lbs
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.215
Height - Detail50 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches295
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max225 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
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