Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio 15 2013 vs Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio 15 2013 vs Princecraft Pro 162 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 40 hp, the Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio 15 2013'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 BT 2004 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Brio 15 2013 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio 15
ModelPro 162 BT
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail1,104 lbs. (501 kg)
Weight - Detail579 lbs
Weight - kg500.77
Weight - kg262.63
Weight - lbs.1104
Weight - lbs.579
Length [at waterline]14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m) pontoon
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. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches181
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
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 - DetailPortable
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,044 lbs. (474 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people6 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons