Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 LP 2006 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 LP 2006 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 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 26 LP 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 tips the scales at 2 294 lbs — 2 290 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 at 4 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007's 45-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft 26 LP 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 26 LP 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 26 LP 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 PR1852MT 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail2,294 lbs. (1,041 kg)
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg1040.54
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.2294
Weight - lbs.4
Length [deck]26 ft. 3 in. (8.0 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters8
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.0 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max45 hp (33 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee