Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010's 60-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 Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010. 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 Vectra 18 SF 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 169 DLX
ModelVectra 18 SF
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail965 lbs
Weight - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - lbs.965
Weight - lbs.1394
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches22
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max90 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg) Total: 1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2