Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1436 2009 vs Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1436 2009 vs Princecraft Pro 162 LX 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 50 hp, the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 has a 30-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1436 2009's 20-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 Pro 162 LX 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1436 2009 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 162 LX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1436 2009 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
ModelPR1436
ModelPro 162 LX
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - Detail644 lbs
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.644
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (0.164 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max50 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 350 lbs. (159 kg) Total: 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people6 Persons