Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1455T 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1455T 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 50 hp for the Princecraft Pro 162 LX 2004 and 40 hp for the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009. 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 Pro 162 LX 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1455T 2009 caps at 4. 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 PW 1455T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 162 LX
ModelPW 1455T
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in.
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches79
Draft [max] - Detail20 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches20
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail644 lbs.
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg292.11
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.644
Weight - lbs.510
Height - Detail30 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches30
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches175
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max50 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 599 lbs. (272 kg) Total: 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat