Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 21 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 vs Princecraft Vision 21 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 90 hp for the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 2004 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Vision 21 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vision 21 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 169 DLX 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 Vision 21 2009 is rated for 10 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 Vision 21 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vision 21 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,2 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
ModelVision 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail1,744 lbs. (791 kg)
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - kg791.06
Weight - lbs.965
Weight - lbs.1744
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 - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches254
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max90 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,450 lbs. (658 kg) Total: 2,052 lbs. (931 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2