Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 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 Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2005 with its 30-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelResorter DLX BT
ModelTournament SP 169 DLX
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam88 in
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.965
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 t. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters0.15
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches6
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: .064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max30 hp (24 kw)
Engine max90 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons