Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Seasprite 2012 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Seasprite 2012 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 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 Seasprite 2012 measures 12,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 tips the scales at 1 075 lbs — 1 062 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 Princecraft Seasprite 2012 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 is rated for 13 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 Voyageur 20 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelVoyageur 2
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.1075
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 - Feet2
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches148
Length overall - Inches244
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum capacity2,301 lbs. (1,044 kg)
Maximum people3 / 418 lbs. (190 kg)
Maximum people13 Persons
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)