Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 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 Pro Series 165 SC 2012 measures 16,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 688 lbs more than the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 at 207 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 Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005. 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 Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 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 Series 165 SC
ModelVacanza 210V LP O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam101 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - Detail2,070 lbs. (939 kg)
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - kg938.94
Weight - lbs.895
Weight - lbs.207
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,221 lbs. (554 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 661 lbs. (300 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)