Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004'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 Pro 169 LX 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21-2S 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 169 LX
ModelVectra 21-2S
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail889 lbs
Weight - Detail1,724 lbs. (782 kg)
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - kg781.99
Weight - lbs.889
Weight - lbs.1724
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches258
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max90 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1201 lbs
Maximum capacity1,986 lbs. (901 kg)
Maximum people5 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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)