Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1236 2010 vs Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1236 2010 vs Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 has a 80-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1236 2010'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 Pro 169 LX 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1236 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1236 2010 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
ModelPR 1236
ModelPro 169 LX
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam87 in
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches87
Depth - DetailSide: 17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (63 kg)
Weight - Detail889 lbs
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.889
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet11.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.63 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches194
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Engine max90 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacity1201 lbs
Maximum people3 / 325 lbs. (147 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons