Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft J1457 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft J1457 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft J1457 2004's 15-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 185 GL 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft J1457 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 185 GL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft J1457 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
ModelJ1457
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail197 lbs
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg89.36
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.197
Weight - lbs.147
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches168
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 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max15 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 - Gal4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity625 lbs
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee