Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LX 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LX 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LX 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004's 80-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 LX 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004. 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 LX 2009 is rated for 14 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 24 LX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 24 LX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,6 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 24 LX
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Weight - Detail1192 lbs
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.1192
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.58
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches22
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 - Inches4
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 - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max80 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,920 lbs. (871 kg) Total: 2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people8 Persons