Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 207 2007 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 207 2007 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 L 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 Vectra 17 L 2008 measures 17,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 182 lbs and 128 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008's 50-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 17 L 2008 carries 12 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 207 2007. 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 17 L 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 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 17 L 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Pro 207 2007 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 3 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 17 L 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 207 2007 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
ModelPro 207
ModelVectra 17 L
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,820 lbs. (826 kg)
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs. (581 kg)
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.128
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches206
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb, or Optional premanent 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 728 lbs. (330 kg); Total: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2