Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 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 Sport 164 WS 2013 measures 16,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 tips the scales at 1 008 lbs — 709 lbs more than the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 at 299 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 Sport 164 WS 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Sport 164 WS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSport 164 WS
ModelVacanza 210V LP I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.1 m)
Beam101 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - Detail2,990 lbs. (1,356 kg)
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - lbs.1008
Weight - lbs.299
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]33 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.09 in. (2.3 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 808 lbs. (367 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)