Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 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 190V L I/O 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 at 15,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs - 2 106 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 at 450 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 has a 185-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009's 35-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1652MT 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L I/O
ModelPR 1652MT
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,556 lb. (1,159 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.2556
Weight - lbs.450
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches190
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 715 lbs. (324 kg) Total: 1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people5