Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Seasprite 2012 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Seasprite 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 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 Vectra 19 2010 measures 19,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Seasprite 2012 at 12,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 tips the scales at 1 502 lbs — 1 489 lbs less than the Princecraft Seasprite 2012 at 13 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2012's 10-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 19 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 19 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Seasprite 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSeasprite
ModelVectra 19
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - Detail1,502 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg681.3
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.1502
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12.33
Length - Feet19.58
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6.0 m)
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches148
Length overall - Inches235
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,043 lbs. (473 kg) Total: 1,603 lbs. (727 kg)
Maximum people3 / 418 lbs. (190 kg)
Maximum people7
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