Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 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 PW1860VT 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 190V L O/B 2006 tips the scales at 1 858 lbs — 1 263 lbs more than the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 at 595 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 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008's 50-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 PW1860VT 2008 is rated for 7 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 PW1860VT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelPW1860VT
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam81 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches21.5
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 - Detail595 lbs. (270 kg)
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - kg269.89
Weight - lbs.1858
Weight - lbs.595
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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 max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 890 lbs. (404 kg); 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people7