Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 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 LPW I/O 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 at 16,9 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 tips the scales at 4 025 lbs — 2 859 lbs more than the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 at 1 166 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 Xpedition 170 WS 2013 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Xpedition 170 WS 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW 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 Xpedition 170 WS 2013 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
ModelVacanza 250V LPW I/O
ModelXpedition 170 WS
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,025 lbs. (1,826 kg)
Weight - Detail1,166 lbs. (529 kg)
Weight - kg1825.71
Weight - kg528.89
Weight - lbs.4025
Weight - lbs.1166
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet16.92
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches203
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 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 - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people14 persons / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,415 lbs. (642 kg)