Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 vs Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 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 Xpedition 200 SC 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004's 175-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 Xpedition 200 SC 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Xpedition 200 SC 2013 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186 AE
ModelXpedition 200 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1399 lbs
Weight - Detail1,463 lbs. (664 kg)
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - kg663.61
Weight - lbs.1399
Weight - lbs.1463
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine max175 HP
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacity1,899 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people8 / 1,040 lbs. (472 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee