Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 vs Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 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 185 GL 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 2 990 lbs - 1 500 lbs less than the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 at 1 490 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 Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008. 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 Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 210V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 185 GL 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 185 GL
ModelVacanza 210V LP I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam101 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - Detail2,990 lbs. (1,356 kg)
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - lbs.1490
Weight - lbs.2990
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]33 in. (0.8 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm); Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg); Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people10 Persons / 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)