Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 vs Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 measures 29,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 at 15,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 488 lbs — 213 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 at 275 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 375 hp, the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2011 has a 340-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011'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 SVX 29 I/O 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2011 caps at 4. 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 PR 1648MT 2011 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
ModelSVX 29 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail4,880 lbs. (2,214 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg2213.53
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.488
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Feet29.83
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in. (9.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches358
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max375 hp (279 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3