Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PR1852MT 2009 vs Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PR1852MT 2009 vs Princecraft Pro 196 GL 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft PR1852MT 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2005 tips the scales at 1 419 lbs — 944 lbs less than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2009 at 475 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2005 has a 155-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1852MT 2009'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 Pro 196 GL 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1852MT 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PR1852MT 2009 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
ModelPro 196 GL
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam96 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches46
Weight - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - Detail1,419 lbs. (644 kg)
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kg643.65
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.1419
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches234
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (0.183 m)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max45 hp (33 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity1,915 lbs. (869 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people9