Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 196 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1655 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 196 2004 vs Princecraft PW 1655 2011 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 2004 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft PW 1655 2011's 50-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 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PW 1655 2011 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 196 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 196 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 PW 1655 2011 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches79
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1520 lbs.
Weight - Detail658 lbs. (298 kg)
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg298.46
Weight - lbs.1520
Weight - lbs.658
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. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.42
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max200 HP
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people5 / 750 lbs. (340 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee