Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 L 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 186 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 L 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 186 2007 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 24 L 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 186 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 24 L 2004 tips the scales at 2 025 lbs — 1 876 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 186 2007 at 149 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 186 2007 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 24 L 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 24 L 2004 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 186 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 24 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 186 2007 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail2,025 lbs
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg918.52
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.2025
Weight - lbs.149
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)