Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 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 Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 PR1448MT 2006 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 PR1448MT 2006 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
ModelPR1448MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches7
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 - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.26
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 - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
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 - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max175 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people4