Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Voyageur 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Voyageur 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 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft Voyageur 2010's 60-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 Voyageur 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Voyageur 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Voyageur 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 186
ModelVoyageur
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.1075
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches244
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.33
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 max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,800 lbs. (816 kg) Total: 2,301 lbs. (1,044 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2