Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 against a deep vee Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 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 Yukon 15 2013 measures 14,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 17 lbs and 24 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013's 25-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 Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 caps at 4. 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.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Sportfisher 20 LP4S 2008 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Yukon 15 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
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 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon 15 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 20 LP4S
ModelYukon 15
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - Detail240 lbs. (109 kg)
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.24
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 - Feet2
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m) chine
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.6 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,495 lbs. (678 kg) Total: 2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)