Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1440M 2008 vs Princecraft Pro 186 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Princecraft PR1440M 2008 against a modified vee Princecraft Pro 186 2009 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 Pro 186 2009 measures 18,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1440M 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). At 205 lbs and 149 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Pro 186 2009 has a 155-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1440M 2008'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 186 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1440M 2008 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 186 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 186 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1440M 2008 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam59 in. (1.49 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail19 in. (0.48 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inches46
Weight - Detail205 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.149
Width [transom] - Detail40 in. (1.01 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters4.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches222
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull: 0.064 in. (0.163 cm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 455 lbs. (206 kg); Total: 780 lbs. (354 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people8