Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1032 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1032 2012 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 has a 172-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1032 2012's 3-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 SP 186 AE 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1032 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1032 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186 AE
ModelPR 1032
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1399 lbs
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - lbs.1399
Weight - lbs.8
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail10 ft. (3.04 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches12
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max175 HP
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (124 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people2 / 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat