Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2007 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2007 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 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 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2007 tips the scales at 585 lbs — 438 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 147 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2007's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 at 18,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Holiday DLX BT 2007 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX BT
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail585 lbs. (265 kg)
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg265.35
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.147
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 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: 844 lbs. (383 kg) Total: 1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)