Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft PR1232 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft PR1232 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 O/B 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1232 2009 at 11,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 tips the scales at 1 858 lbs — 1 849 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1232 2009 at 9 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 147-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1232 2009's 3-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 PR1232 2009 is rated for 2 passengers, while the Princecraft 190V L O/B 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 PR1232 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1232 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 2 passengers and at 11,8 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 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L O/B
ModelPR1232
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches48
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches16
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 - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.1858
Weight - lbs.9
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches142
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
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 - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 295 lbs. (133 kg) Total: 335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people2