Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 90 hp for the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 and 80 hp for the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 20 LP4S
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam94 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - Detail1192 lbs.
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - lbs.1700
Weight - lbs.1192
Length [at waterline]Pontoon: 20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches220
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches40
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max80 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,495 lbs. (678 kg) Total: 2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs.
Maximum people9
Maximum people8 Persons