Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2008 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 165-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2008's 10-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 Seasprite 2008 caps at 3. 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 Seasprite 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186
ModelSeaSprite
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches58
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1385 lbs
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.13
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. (0.4 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 max10 hp (8 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 418 lbs. (190 kg) Total: 620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee