Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 vs Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 vs Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 has a 160-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008's 40-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 196 GL 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 196 GL 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft PW1760MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 196 GL
ModelPW1760MT
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches83
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1419 lbs
Weight - Detail605 lbs. (274 kg)
Weight - kg643.65
Weight - kg274.42
Weight - lbs.1419
Weight - lbs.605
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in. (5.18 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max200 HP
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 985 lbs. (447 kg); Total: 1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat