Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft 192V L2S O/B 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft 192V L2S 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 Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 192V L2S 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
Model192V L2S O/B
ModelPlatinum SP 196 I/O AE
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches96
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] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - Detail2443 lbs
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kg1108.13
Weight - lbs.196
Weight - lbs.2443
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]39 in
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches234
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail47.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches47.5
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 - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max220 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people9 Persons