Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 vs Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 and the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 at 15,8 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 103 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 at 42 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 has a 140-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009's 35-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 Super Pro 185 GL 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 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 Super Pro 185 GL 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 185 GL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1648MT 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
ModelPR 1648MT
ModelSuper Pro 185 GL
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches46
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.145
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches222
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 555 lbs. (252 kg) Total: 973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)