Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 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 190V L I/O 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 2 081 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 at 475 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 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010's 45-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 PR 1852MT 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L I/O
ModelPR 1852MT
Model Year2006
Model Year201
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 - DetailSide: 21 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] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,556 lb. (1,159 kg)
Weight - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - lbs.2556
Weight - lbs.475
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches216
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max45 hp (34 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people6 / 815 lbs. (370 kg)