Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 vs Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), 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 Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs — 1 989 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 300 hp, the Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 has a 125-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 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 220 LPW I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2011 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
ModelVacanza 220 LPW I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches39
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 - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - kg700.8
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - lbs.1545
Weight - lbs.3534
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1 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 materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson & Total: 1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Maximum people12