The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 vs Princecraft Voyageur 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Voyageur 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 tips the scales at 1 545 lbs — 470 lbs more than the Princecraft Voyageur 2006 at 1 075 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft Voyageur 2006's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Voyageur 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Voyageur 2006 could be the deciding factor.