Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 SC 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 169 SC 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 - 90 hp for the Princecraft Pro 166 2004 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Pro 169 SC 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 28 gal and 28 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 169 SC 2009 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 166 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 166 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 SC 2009 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 166
ModelPro 169 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in.
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches87
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1009 lbs.
Weight - Detail925 lbs. (420 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.925
Height - Detail38 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Engine max90 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 618 lbs. (280 kg) Total: 1,220 lbs. (553 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee