Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio 15 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio 15 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 50 hp, the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio 15 2012's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Brio 15 2012 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio 15
ModelPro 162 SS
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam75 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,104 lbs. (501 kg)
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - kg500.77
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - lbs.1104
Weight - lbs.735
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. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches181
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
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 tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max50 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people6 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons