Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 201 L 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 201 L 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the Princecraft 201 L 2006 and 50 hp for the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft 201 L 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 Pro 162 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 201 L 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
Model201 L
ModelPro 162 SS
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam75 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,504 lbs. (682 kg)
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - kg682.2
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - lbs.1504
Weight - lbs.735
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable w/ hose and bulb
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersw
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max70 hp (52 kw)
Engine max50 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people6 Persons