Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 180 L 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 182 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 180 L 2004 vs Princecraft Sport 182 2010 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 180 L 2004 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Sport 182 2010 at 18,5 ft. At 1 450 lbs and 1 470 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft Sport 182 2010 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 180 L 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Sport 182 2010 carries 40 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 180 L 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 180 L 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Sport 182 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 180 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 180 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Sport 182 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.1450
Weight - lbs.1470
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,465 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,085 lbs. (492 kg) Total: 1,729 lbs. (784 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people8
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