Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 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 SS I/O 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 tips the scales at 3 913 lbs — 3 135 lbs more than the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 at 778 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 165 SC 2005 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005. 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 Pro 165 SC 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 165 SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 SS I/O 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model26 SS I/O
ModelPro 165 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail3,913 lbs
Weight - Detail778 lbs. (353 kg)
Weight - kg1774.91
Weight - kg352.89
Weight - lbs.3913
Weight - lbs.778
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches316
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs. (538 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)