Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR 1852MT 2011 vs Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR 1852MT 2011 against a pontoon Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2012 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 2012 measures 29,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2011 at 18,0 feet (2011). At 475 lbs and 488 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2012 has a 255-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2011's 45-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 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1852MT 2011 caps at 6. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 29 I/O 2012 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 1852MT 2011 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
ModelSVX 29 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail4,880 lbs. (2,214 kg)
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg2213.53
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.488
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 - Feet29.83
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in. (9.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Inches216
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 thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max45 hp (34 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Maximum people6 / 815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3