Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 vs Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 vs Princecraft Pro 169 LX 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007's 45-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 LX 2004 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PR1852MT 2007 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 169 LX 2004 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 169 LX
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam87 in
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - Detail889 lbs
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.889
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches194
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max45 hp (33 kW)
Engine max90 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1201 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 Persons