Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 182 ST2S 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 182 ST2S 2005 vs Princecraft Yukon DL BT 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 182 ST2S 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 2011 at 14,0 feet (2011). At 126 lbs and 37 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 Yukon DL BT 2011 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 182 ST2S 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 182 ST2S 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DL BT 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 182 ST2S 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 182 ST2S 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon DL BT 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
Model182 ST2S
ModelYukon DL BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1,260 lbs. (572 kg)
Weight - Detail370 lbs. (168 kg)
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - kg167.83
Weight - lbs.126
Weight - lbs.37
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 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 standard60 hp (45 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 max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum capacity905 lbs. (411 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people4 / 580 lbs. (263 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee