Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 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 575 hp, the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 has a 515-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004's 60-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 BT 2004 carries 28 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005. 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 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 162 SS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 169 BT 2004 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 BT
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (2.2 m)
Beam87 in
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail980 lbs. (445 kg)
Weight - Detail780 lbs
Weight - kg444.52
Weight - kg353.8
Weight - lbs.98
Weight - lbs.78
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max575 hp (56 kw)
Engine max60 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum capacity1100 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 Persons