Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 against a deep vee Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 at 15,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 tips the scales at 1 094 lbs — 947 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 147 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 has a 165-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio e 15 2013's 10-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: The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 18,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Brio e 15 2013 at 15,1 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio e 15
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,094 lbs. (496 kg)
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg496.23
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.1094
Weight - lbs.147
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 - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches181
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 m) chine
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typeGas
Engine max9.9 hp, 48V
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,217 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people6 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)