Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 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 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011's 135-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 Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 with its 135-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 220 AE
ModelVantage 25-4S
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail2,245 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - lbs.1886
Weight - lbs.2245
Height - Detail50 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches50
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches309
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 8 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine max225 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
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 gauge0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2