Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 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 Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 tops out at 175 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 Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 is rated for 7 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 Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Tournament SP 188 DLX AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelTournament SP 188 DLX AE
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam94 in.
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches70
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail1237 lbs.
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg561.09
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.1237
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches190
Length overall - Inches220
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches40
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity1600 lbs.
Maximum people4
Maximum people7 Persons