Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 vs Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 vs Princecraft PR1648MT 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 tips the scales at 585 lbs — 310 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 275 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 Holiday DLX BT 2006 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 Holiday DLX BT 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 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
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelPR1648MT
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail585 lbs. (265 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available