Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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 - 220 hp for the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 and 225 hp for the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 60 gal and 60 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE
ModelPlatinum SP 220
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam100 in.
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches100
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,445 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - Detail1875 lbs.
Weight - kg1109.03
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - lbs.2445
Weight - lbs.1875
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]25 in.
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches264
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail50 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches50
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max225 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacity2150 lbs.
Maximum people8
Maximum people10 Persons