Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 vs Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 against a modified vee Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 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 PW 1860T 2009 measures 18,4 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 16,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 184 lbs and 85 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2013 has a 190-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009'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 Platinum SE 206 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1860T 2009 caps at 7. 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 PW 1860T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SE 206
ModelPW 1860T
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches83.5
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches48
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.184
Weight - lbs.85
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,078 lbs. (489 kg) Total: 1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum people7