Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 23 XT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 166 2004 vs Princecraft Vantage 23 XT 2013 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Vantage 23 XT 2013 has a 60-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 29 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vantage 23 XT 2013 is rated for 11 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 Vantage 23 XT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vantage 23 XT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,9 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
ModelVantage 23 XT
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1009 lbs
Weight - Detail2,229 lbs. (1,011 kg)
Weight - kg457.67
Weight - kg1011.06
Weight - lbs.1009
Weight - lbs.2229
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches287
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in. (6.9 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Engine max90 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1367 lbs
Maximum capacity2,144 lbs. (973 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people11 / 1,500 lbs. (680 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 gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)