Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Ungava 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Ungava 2009 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 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft Ungava 2009's 15-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 Ungava 2009 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 Ungava 2009 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
ModelUngava
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in.
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches60
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 - Detail171 lbs. (78 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg77.56
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.171
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. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inches144
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max175 HP
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 498 lbs. (226 kg) Total: 700 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: 0.051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee