Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2005 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 2004 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 carries 6 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 165 BT 2005 caps at 5. 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 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 Pro 165 BT 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O
ModelPro 165 BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches84
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail2000 lbs
Weight - Detail774 lbs. (351 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg351.08
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.774
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max220 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs. (538 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)