Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio 15 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio 15 2011 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 60 hp, the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio 15 2011's 15-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 Brio 15 2011 is rated for 6 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 Brio 15 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Brio 15 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 15,1 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
ModelBrio 15
ModelPro 169 BT
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam87 in.
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1,104 lbs. (501 kg)
Weight - Detail780 lbs.
Weight - kg500.77
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.1104
Weight - lbs.780
Length [at waterline]14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet15.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches181
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.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max60 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Maximum capacity1100 lbs.
Maximum people6 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons