Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft MV1885 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Princecraft MV1885 2004 and 75 hp for the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2006 is rated for 6 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 Pro 162 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelPro 162 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam84 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail568 lbs
Weight - Detail1,008 lbs. (457 kg)
Weight - kg257.64
Weight - kg457.22
Weight - lbs.568
Weight - lbs.1008
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 HP
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1170 lbs
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)