Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Pro 142 SC 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 Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1236 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1236 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1236 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1236
ModelPro 142 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.4 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.57
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches174
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 Persons