Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft MV1885 2004's 75-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 Platinum SE 206 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft MV1885 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft MV1885 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelMV1885
ModelPlatinum SE 206
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail568 lbs
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg257.64
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.568
Weight - lbs.184
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 HP
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1170 lbs
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
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 typeDeep Vee