Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 186
ModelPlatinum SP 196 I/O
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - Detail2419 lbs
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg1097.24
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.2419
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches234
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail47.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches47.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max220 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people9 Persons