Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 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 191V L4S O/B 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 tips the scales at 928 lbs — 732 lbs less than the Princecraft 191V L4S O/B 2006 at 196 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 191V L4S O/B 2006 has a 120-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 16 2007's 30-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 Vectra 16 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft 191V L4S 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 Vectra 16 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 191V L4S 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
Model191V L4S O/B
ModelVectra 16
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches72
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 - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - Detail928 lbs. (421 kg)
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kg420.93
Weight - lbs.196
Weight - lbs.928
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 - Meters4.9
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches196
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
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 max30 hp (24 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter21 in. (0.53 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2