Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 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 Pro 185 GL 2008 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft MV1675DB 2004's 45-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 Pro 185 GL 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft MV1675DB 2004 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
ModelMV1675DB
ModelPro 185 GL
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail567 lbs
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg257.19
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.567
Weight - lbs.149
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches192
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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max45 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 capacity925 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people4 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