Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 186 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 300 hp, the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004's 175-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006. 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model222V L2S I/O
ModelPlatinum SP 186 AE
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam94 in.
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,429 kg)
Weight - Detail1399 lbs.
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - lbs.3150
Weight - lbs.1399
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches220
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity726 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum capacity1755 lbs.
Maximum people12
Maximum people8 Persons