Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 161 L 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 161 L 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft 161 L 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 at 15,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 161 L 2005 tips the scales at 1 248 lbs — 973 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 at 275 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 PR 1648MT 2011 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 161 L 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 161 L 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 161 L 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 161 L 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1,248 lbs. (566 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg566.08
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.1248
Weight - lbs.275
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp (37 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,386 lbs. (629 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat