Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 17 2012 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 has a 170-hp advantage over the Princecraft Vectra 17 2012's 50-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 Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Vectra 17 2012 caps at 6. 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 Vectra 17 2012 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
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE
ModelVectra 17
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches96
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2245 lbs
Weight - Detail1,312 lbs. (595 kg)
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - kg595.11
Weight - lbs.2245
Weight - lbs.1312
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches212
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max220 HP
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,451 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people6 / 950 lbs. (431 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2