Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 vs Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 vs Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 at 19,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 tips the scales at 1 875 lbs — 322 lbs more than the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 at 1 553 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 2005 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013's 75-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 Vectra 19-2S 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 Vectra 19-2S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 19-2S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 SP 22
ModelVectra 19-2S
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Weight - Detail1,553 lbs. (704 kg)
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg704.43
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.1553
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19.58
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches235
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum capacity1,788 lbs. (811 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people9 / 1,228 lbs. (557 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)