Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 186 2004 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012 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 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2012's 25-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 Yukon DLX BT 2012 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 Yukon DLX BT 2012 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
ModelYukon DLX BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches68
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1385 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.365
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. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.25
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 max25 hp (19 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1755 lbs
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people4 / 496 lbs. (225 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee