Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 186 2008 vs Princecraft Resorter 20 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 186 2008 vs Princecraft Resorter 20 2004 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 Pro 186 2008 has a 145-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter 20 2004's 30-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 186 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Resorter 20 2004 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 186 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 186 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Resorter 20 2004 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 186
ModelResorter 2
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches46
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - Detail267 lbs
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - kg121.11
Weight - lbs.149
Weight - lbs.267
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches174
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max30 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5 Persons