Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 166 2004's 90-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 Super Pro 186 2010 carries 40 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 166 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 Super Pro 186 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 166 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 Super Pro 186 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 166 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 166
ModelSuper Pro 186
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in.
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches95
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 - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.1490
Height - Detail38 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Engine max90 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee