Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 180 2004 vs Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 180 2004 vs Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 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 2004 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 tips the scales at 2 445 lbs — 2 300 lbs less than the Princecraft 180 2004 at 145 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 Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 180 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 180 2004 carries 12 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005. 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 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 180 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 Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 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
Model18
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - Detail2,445 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kg1109.03
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.2445
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches22
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
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 - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,465 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)