Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 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 PR1852MT 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 at 17,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 tips the scales at 1 299 lbs — 1 295 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 at 4 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 Pro Series 179 WS 2010 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft PR1852MT 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 PR1852MT 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1852MT 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro Series 179 WS 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1852MT
ModelPro Series 179 WS
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail1,299 lbs. (589 kg)
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg589.22
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.1299
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17.33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches208
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 670 lbs. (304 kg) Total: 1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5
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 typeModified Vee