Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 vs Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 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 Xpedition 170 SC 2012 at 16,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 055 lbs — 780 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1648MT 2006 at 275 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 Xpedition 170 SC 2012 tops out at 115 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 Xpedition 170 SC 2012 is rated for 5 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 Xpedition 170 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Xpedition 170 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,9 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
ModelXpedition 170 SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail1,055 lbs. (479 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg478.54
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.1055
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]21 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches203
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity1,415 lbs. (642 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 / 675 lbs. (306 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee