Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 vs Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 vs Princecraft Pro 179 LX 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 LX 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 186 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2010 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 Pro 179 LX 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
ModelPlatinum SE 186
ModelPro 179 LX
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches92
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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - Detail1129 lbs
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg512.11
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.1129
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches214
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
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 - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max135 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5 Persons