Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1571 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1571 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 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 SE 2009 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft MV1571 2004's 25-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 SE 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft MV1571 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 SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 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 MV1571 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
ModelMV1571
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail398 lbs
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - kg180.53
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - lbs.398
Weight - lbs.1525
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches18
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 max25 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 capacity815 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