Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 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 Pro Series 165 SC 2012 at 16,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 556 lbs — 1 661 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 at 895 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 145-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft 190V L I/O 2006. 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 Pro Series 165 SC 2012 is rated for 5 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 Pro Series 165 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 165 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,2 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
ModelPro Series 165 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,556 lb. (1,159 kg)
Weight - Detail895 lbs. (406 kg)
Weight - kg1159.38
Weight - kg405.96
Weight - lbs.2556
Weight - lbs.895
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches194
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,221 lbs. (554 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people5 / 661 lbs. (300 kg)