Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 vs Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 vs Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 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 18 SF 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 tips the scales at 1 394 lbs — 1 390 lbs less than the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 at 4 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 60 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 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 18 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter DLX BT 2007 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
ModelResorter DLX BT
ModelVectra 18 SF
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches96
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.1394
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches22
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 617 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,035 lbs. (469 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg) Total: 1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2