Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 166 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 166 2006 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 200 2004 measures 20,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 200 2004 tips the scales at 1 524 lbs - 515 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 at 1 009 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 Princecraft Pro 166 2006 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 carries 28 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 200 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 200 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 166 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 200 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 200 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 166 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam88 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,009 lbs. (458 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.1009
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,367 lbs. (620 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight474 lbs. (215 kg)