Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 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 Pro 185 GL 2009 has a 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 carries 13 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2009 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 162 LX
ModelPro 185 GL
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail644 lbs
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.145
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max50 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm); Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee