Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 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 250 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004's 220-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 Platinum SE 206 2013 carries 59 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004. 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 206 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 I/O AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 206
ModelPlatinum SP 196 I/O AE
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - Detail2443 lbs
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - kg1108.13
Weight - lbs.184
Weight - lbs.2443
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches24
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 thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max220 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons