Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 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 2004 and 225 hp for the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011. 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 — 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 Platinum SE 206 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 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 SE 206 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 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
ModelPlatinum SE 206
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches99
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2000 lbs
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.184
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 - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches48
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
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 max225 hp (168 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee