Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 vs Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 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 375 hp, the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 has a 175-hp advantage over the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 carries 55 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 29,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SP 196 O/B AE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPlatinum SP 196 O/B AE
ModelSVX 29 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1514 lbs
Weight - Detail4,880 lbs. (2,214 kg)
Weight - kg686.74
Weight - kg2213.53
Weight - lbs.1514
Weight - lbs.488
Height - Detail47.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.22
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches47.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in. (9.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches358
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet29.83
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max200 HP
Engine max375 hp (279 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum capacity3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people13 / 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3