Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 16 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 16 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 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.
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 16 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 Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft 16 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 16 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model16
ModelPlatinum SP 186 AE
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail928 lbs. (421 kg)
Weight - Detail1399 lbs
Weight - kg420.93
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - lbs.928
Weight - lbs.1399
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard30 hp (24 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people8 Persons