Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 180 L 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 180 L 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 19 2013 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 Vectra 19 2013 at 19,6 ft. At 1 450 lbs and 1 532 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 Vectra 19 2013 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 180 L 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 180 L 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Vectra 19 2013 caps at 9. 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 Vectra 19 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches101
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,532 lbs. (695 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg694.9
Weight - lbs.1450
Weight - lbs.1532
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches235
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.
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 max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,465 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,788 lbs. (811 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people9 / 1,228 lbs. (557 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon