Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 181 L 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 181 L 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 162 BT 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 Pro 162 BT 2004 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 181 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 181 L 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 181 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 181 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 Pro 162 BT 2004 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
Model181 L
ModelPro 162 BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam73 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1,433 lbs.
Weight - Detail579 lbs.
Weight - kg650
Weight - kg262.63
Weight - lbs.1433
Weight - lbs.579
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,465 lbs.
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum people11
Maximum people6 Persons