Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004's 80-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 Vantage 25-4S 2011 carries 27 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 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 Vantage 25-4S 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 25-4S 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 25,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 BT 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelTournament SP 188 BT
ModelVantage 25-4S
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1192 lbs
Weight - Detail2,245 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - kg540.68
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - lbs.1192
Weight - lbs.2245
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches309
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 8 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine max80 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
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 gauge0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2