Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 ft versus Princecraft Seasprite 2006 at 12,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 tips the scales at 275 lbs - 145 lbs more than the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 at 130 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 Seasprite 2006 tops out at 10 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1648MT 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 PR1648MT 2006 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 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 PR1648MT 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Seasprite 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
ModelPR1648MT
ModelSeaSprite
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches70
Beam - Inches58
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.130
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches10
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches190
Length overall - Inches148
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp (8 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people3
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .051 in. (1.3 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)