Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2008 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 — 50 hp for the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 and 60 hp for the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2008. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2008 carries 28 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2008 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 162 LX
ModelPro 169 BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches87
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail644 lbs
Weight - Detail780 lbs. (354 kg)
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.78
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Engine max50 HP
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 661 lbs. (300 kg) Total: 1,162 lbs. (527 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee