Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 at 18,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 tips the scales at 1 875 lbs — 330 lbs less than the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 at 1 545 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011'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 SE 186 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 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 Platinum SP 220 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 186
ModelPlatinum SP 22
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches5
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Weight - kg700.8
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - lbs.1545
Weight - lbs.1875
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
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 typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Maximum people1