Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013's 40-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 Pro 169 LX 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2013 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
ModelPro 169 LX
ModelResorter DLX BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail889 lbs
Weight - Detail588 lbs. (267 kg)
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - kg266.71
Weight - lbs.889
Weight - lbs.588
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1201 lbs
Maximum capacity998 lbs. (453 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee