Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2007 vs Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Fisherman 2007 against a deep vee Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). At 175 lbs and 149 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 has a 155-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2007's 20-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 Sport 182 WS 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Fisherman 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 182 WS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fisherman 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFisherman
ModelSport 182 WS
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches6
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail175 lbs. (79 kg)
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.149
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 495 lbs. (225 kg) Total: 820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1,729 lbs. (784 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 / 1,085 lbs. (492 kg)