Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 at 18,4 ft. At 2 lbs and 85 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009's 60-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 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 caps at 7. 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 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 PW 1860T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O
ModelPW 1860T
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches83.5
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.85
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - DetailPortable
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 max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,078 lbs. (489 kg) Total: 1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people7