Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2006 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2006 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 169 LX SC 2006 carries 28 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 SS 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 LX SC 2006 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 SS 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 LX SC 2006 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 SS
ModelPro 169 LX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches87
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - Detail889 lbs. (403 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg403.24
Weight - lbs.735
Weight - lbs.889
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
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 max90 hp (67 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,260 lbs. (572 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight474 lbs. (215 kg)