Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SVX 27 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SVX 27 2009 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 has a 60-hp advantage over the Princecraft SVX 27 2009's 115-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 SVX 27 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 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 SVX 27 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 27 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSVX 27
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX AE
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 - Detail2,642 lbs. (1,198 kg)
Weight - Detail1237 lbs
Weight - kg1198.39
Weight - kg561.09
Weight - lbs.2642
Weight - lbs.1237
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 10 in. (7.6 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches326
Length overall - Inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
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 thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot 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 typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,780 lbs. (807 kg) Total: 2,520 lbs. (1,143 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people7 Persons