Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 26 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 26 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 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 2004 measures 26,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 at 18,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 tips the scales at 2 333 lbs — 2 184 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 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 Super Pro 186 2010 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 26 SS 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010. 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 Super Pro 186 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft 26 SS 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 Super Pro 186 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft 26 SS 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
ModelSuper Pro 186
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail2,333 lbs
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg1058.23
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.2333
Weight - lbs.149
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches316
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)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,725 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people2
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)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee