Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 16 2004 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 16 2004 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 measures 20,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 16 2004 at 16,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 tips the scales at 1 840 lbs - 912 lbs less than the Princecraft 16 2004 at 928 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 Platinum SE 206 2011 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 16 2004 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 Platinum SE 206 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft 16 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 Platinum SE 206 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 16 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
Model16
ModelPlatinum SE 206
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in.
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail928 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg420.93
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.928
Weight - lbs.1840
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches240
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard30 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity885 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee