Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25 XT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 25 XT 2013 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 — 175 hp for the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 and 175 hp for the Princecraft Vantage 25 XT 2013. 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 Vantage 25 XT 2013 carries 29 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 Vantage 25 XT 2013 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 Vantage 25 XT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 25 XT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,9 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
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX AE
ModelVantage 25 XT
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1237 lbs
Weight - Detail2,367 lbs. (1,074 kg)
Weight - kg561.09
Weight - kg1073.65
Weight - lbs.1237
Weight - lbs.2367
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. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.9
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches311
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 8 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Engine max175 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum capacity2,409 lbs. (1,093 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,765 lbs. (801 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 mm)