Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 vs Princecraft PR1436 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 vs Princecraft PR1436 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1436 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 tips the scales at 2 445 lbs — 2 260 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1436 2006 at 185 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PR1436 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1436 2006 caps at 3. 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 SE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1436 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O SE
ModelPR1436
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam57 in. (1.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches57
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,445 lbs. (1,018 kg)
Weight - Detail185 lbs. (84 kg)
Weight - kg1109.03
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.2445
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches168
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people3