Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 20 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 measures 14,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 26 lbs and 17 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1448MT
ModelSportfisher 20 LP4S
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.17
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches246
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,495 lbs. (678 kg) Total: 2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people9
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