Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 169 LX WS 2008 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 169 LX WS 2008 vs Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2006 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Pro 169 LX WS 2008 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2006's 25-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 Pro 169 LX WS 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 169 LX WS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 169 LX WS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon DLX BT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 169 LX WS
ModelYukon DLX BT
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail939 lbs. (426 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg425.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.939
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: .057 in. (1.4 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 658 lbs. (298 kg) Total: 1,260 lbs. (572 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)