Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 vs Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 tips the scales at 1 394 lbs — 919 lbs less than the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 at 475 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 45 hp for the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 and 60 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 18 SF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR 1852MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR 1852MT
ModelVectra 18 SF
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,394 lbs. (632 kg)
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg632.31
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.1394
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches22
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max45 hp (34 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable with hose and bulb Optional permanent 18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,229 lbs. (557 kg) Total: 1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people6 / 815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2