Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 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 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio e 17 2013's 10-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 e 17 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio e 17
ModelPro 162 SS
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam75 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,306 lbs. (592 kg)
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - kg592.39
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - lbs.1306
Weight - lbs.735
Length [at waterline]16 ft. 3 in. (5 m) pontoon
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet17.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches205
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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typenot available
Engine max9.9 hp, 48V
Engine max50 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,393 lbs. (632 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people7 / 1,018 lbs. (462 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons