Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1236 2006 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 11,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 tips the scales at 1 525 lbs — 1 511 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1236 2006 at 14 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 Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 tops out at 175 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2008 is rated for 8 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.4 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.1525
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs. (239 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee