Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21-4S 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2004 vs Princecraft Vectra 21-4S 2012 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 Vectra 21-4S 2012 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 Vectra 21-4S 2012 carries 18 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 Vectra 21-4S 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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 21-4S 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21-4S 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 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
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 162 SS
ModelVectra 21-4S
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail735 lbs
Weight - Detail1,813 lbs. (822 kg)
Weight - kg333.39
Weight - kg822.36
Weight - lbs.735
Weight - lbs.1813
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 - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches258
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max50 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,760 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people8 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2