Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft J1257 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft J1257 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 has a 165-hp advantage over the Princecraft J1257 2004's 10-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 Super Pro 186 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft J1257 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 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 J1257 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelJ1257
ModelSuper Pro 186
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in.
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail160 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg72.57
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.160
Weight - lbs.1490
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max10 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity515 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee