Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon 20 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 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 10,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 at 14,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW I/O 2005 tips the scales at 4 025 lbs - 3 760 lbs more than the Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 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 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LPW 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 LPW I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 20 2012 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 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 Yukon 20 2012 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 LPW I/O
ModelYukon 20
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail4,025 lbs. (1,826 kg)
Weight - Detail265 lbs. (120 kg)
Weight - kg1825.71
Weight - kg120.2
Weight - lbs.4025
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)
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 thicknessBottom & Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified 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 - Gal50
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)