Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 23 WRL 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 23 WRL 2025 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Vectra 23 WRL 2025 has a 135-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004's 40-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 Vectra 23 WRL 2025 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 23 WRL 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 23 WRL 2025 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 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
Makenot available
ModelPro 162 BT
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail579 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg262.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.579
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23.60 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches283
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.6
Displacementnot available
Displacement2529.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max40 HP
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower175 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower