Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 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 SVX 27 I/O 2009 measures 27,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 15,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 231 lbs more than the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 at 44 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 SVX 27 I/O 2009 tops out at 300 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 SVX 27 I/O 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft SVX 27 I/O 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1648MT
ModelSVX 27 I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.44
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet27.83
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches334
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 10 in. (7.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,780 lbs. (807 kg) Total: 2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2