Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2012 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 2004 has a 135-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2012's 90-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 Vectra 21-2S 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004. 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 2004 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2012 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 22
ModelVectra 21-2S
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1875 lbs
Weight - Detail1,724 lbs. (782 kg)
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg781.99
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.1724
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 - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches258
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max225 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum capacity1,948 lbs. (884 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,346 lbs. (611 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 gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2