Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 220 hp, the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004's 60-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 26 LP I/O 2006 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 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 26 LP I/O 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 LP I/O
ModelPro 169 BT
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam87 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail3,874 lbs. (1,757 kg)
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - kg1757.22
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.3874
Weight - lbs.78
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8.0 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches194
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max60 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,080 lbs. (1,397 kg)
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum people5 Persons