Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 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 O/B 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 tips the scales at 1 858 lbs - 527 lbs more than the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 at 1 331 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 150 hp, the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013's 125-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 190V L O/B 2006 carries 50 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013. 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 190V L O/B 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 190V L O/B 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 Platinum SE 176 FnP 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L O/B
ModelPlatinum SE 176 FNP
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches40
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail1,858 lbs. (843 kg)
Weight - Detail1,331 lbs. (604 kg)
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - kg603.73
Weight - lbs.1858
Weight - lbs.1331
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m) chine
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches209
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max125 hp (93 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacity1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people7 / 907 lbs. (411 kg)