Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft PR1648MT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft PR1648MT 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 190V L O/B 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1648MT 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 tips the scales at 1 858 lbs — 1 583 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2005 at 275 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 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1648MT 2005's 35-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 PR1648MT 2005 is rated for 4 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 PR1648MT 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1648MT 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 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 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model190V L O/B
ModelPR1648MT
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches7
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 - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.1858
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches19
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max35 hp (26 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people4