Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 196 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 196 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 has a 152-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2011's 48-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 Pro 196 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2011 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 e 17
ModelPro 196
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,306 lbs. (592 kg)
Weight - Detail1520 lbs
Weight - kg592.39
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.1306
Weight - lbs.152
Length [at waterline]16 ft. 3 in. (5 m)
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 - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inches234
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches46
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 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 typeElectric
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOther
Drive typenot available
Horsepower9.9 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max48V / Cruise 4.0R
Engine max200 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,393 lbs. (632 kg)
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum people5 / 1,018 lbs. (462 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons