Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft SVX 27 2010 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft SVX 27 2010 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 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 SVX 27 2010 measures 27,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 27 2010 tips the scales at 2 642 lbs - 1 567 lbs more than the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 at 1 075 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 SVX 27 2010 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 13 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft SVX 27 2010 at 27,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelSVX 27
ModelVoyageur 20
Model Year2010
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail2,642 lbs. (1,198 kg)
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Weight - kg1198.39
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.2642
Weight - lbs.1075
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27.17
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.3 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches326
Length overall - Inches244
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,780 lbs. (807 kg) Total: 2,520 lbs. (1,143 kg)
Maximum capacity2,301 lbs. (1,044 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people13 Persons