Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 vs Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 463 lbs — 1 392 lbs less than the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 at 71 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 has a 200-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1960MT 2008's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft PW1960MT 2008 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPW1960MT
ModelXpedition 200 SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches37
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - Detail1,463 lbs. (664 kg)
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - kg663.61
Weight - lbs.71
Weight - lbs.1463
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum capacity1,899 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8 / 1,040 lbs. (472 kg)