The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 vs Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 tips the scales at 1 008 lbs — 413 lbs more than the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 at 595 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.