Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 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 200 2004 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 200 2004 tips the scales at 1 524 lbs - 674 lbs more than the Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 at 850 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 PW 1860T 2010 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 200 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1860T 2010 caps at 7. 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 PW 1860T 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches83.5
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs.
Weight - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.850
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee