Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 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 Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). At 475 lbs and 398 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 carries a rated maximum of 45 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPR1852MT
ModelVacanza 250V LP I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches39
Weight - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg)
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.398
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Length - Meters5.48
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 m)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max45 hp (33 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people14 persons / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)