Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 and 30 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 16 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 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 Vectra 16 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 16 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 142 SC 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
ModelPro 142 SC
ModelVectra 16
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam6 ft. 0 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches72
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - Detail928 lbs. (421 kg)
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kg420.93
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.928
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches196
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine max40 HP
Engine max30 hp (24 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,303 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter21 in. (0.53 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2