Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010's 45-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX AE 2004 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 with its 45-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1852MT
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX AE
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches92
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - Detail1168 lbs
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg529.8
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.1168
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches209
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max45 hp (34 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people6 / 815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons