Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft 26 LP 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft 26 LP 2005 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 26 LP 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP 2005 tips the scales at 2 294 lbs - 436 lbs less than the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 at 1 858 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 Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft 26 LP 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 carries 50 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Princecraft 26 LP 2005. 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 26 LP 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L O/B
Model26 LP
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,858 lbs. (843 kg)
Weight - Detail2,294 lbs. (1,041 kg)
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - kg1040.54
Weight - lbs.1858
Weight - lbs.2294
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches316
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. Built-in (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp (101 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people15 persons
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)