Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 48 hp for the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2012 and 50 hp for the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2012 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<sup>e</sup> 17 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 17 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam75 in.
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,306 lbs. (592 kg)
Weight - Detail735 lbs.
Weight - kg592.39
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - lbs.1306
Weight - lbs.735
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 gauge0.080 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 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