Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004 at 20,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004 tips the scales at 3 156 lbs - 1 071 lbs less than the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 at 2 085 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 Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004 carries 50 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LP4S 2007. 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 Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004 caps at 10. 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 Vacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSportfisher 24 LP4S
ModelVacanza 210V I/O Wake Xpress
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam101 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Weight - Detail2,085 lbs. (946 kg)
Weight - Detail3156 lbs.
Weight - kg945.74
Weight - kg1431.54
Weight - lbs.2085
Weight - lbs.3156
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]33 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 - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum people10 Persons / 1375 lbs.