Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 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 2004 has a 140-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010's 35-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 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 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 1648MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186
ModelPR 1648MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in.
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches70
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1385 lbs.
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.275
Height - Detail43 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches190
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15.83
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max175 HP
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs.
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee