Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SVX 25 2013 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft SVX 25 2013 against a deep vee Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 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 SVX 25 2013 measures 25,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 tips the scales at 2 427 lbs — 2 062 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 at 365 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 150 hp, the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012'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 SVX 25 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 25 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 25,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 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
ModelSVX 25
ModelYukon DLX BT
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,427 lbs. (1,101 kg)
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg1100.87
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.2427
Weight - lbs.365
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 10 in. (7 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in. (7.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet25.17
Length - Feet14.25
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters7.67
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches302
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)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,144 lbs. (973 kg)
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people11 / 1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)