Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon 20 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon 20 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 20 2013 at 14,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 133 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon 20 2013 at 265 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 Yukon 20 2013 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 20 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon 20 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelVacanza 250V LP I/O
ModelYukon 2
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg)
Weight - Detail265 lbs. (120 kg)
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - lbs.398
Weight - lbs.265
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet14.25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m) chine
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.6 mm) bottom 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) side
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people14 persons / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity905 lbs. (411 kg)