Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 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 250 hp, the Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft SP 220 Platinum SE 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE
ModelSP 220 Platinum SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches1
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2245 lbs
Weight - Detail1,886 lbs. (855 kg)
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - lbs.2245
Weight - lbs.1886
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches264
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max220 HP
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Black Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,213 lbs. (550 kg)