Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 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 Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 tips the scales at 2 085 lbs - 1 120 lbs more than the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005 at 965 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005. 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 24 LP4S 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 24 LP4S
ModelTournament SP 169 SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam88 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs. (946 kg)
Weight - Detail965 lbs. (438 kg)
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - lbs.2085
Weight - lbs.965
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
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 - Detail28 gal. Built-in (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum capacity1,219 lbs. (553 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people5