Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 196 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 196 2004 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 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 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009's 175-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 carries 60 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009. 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 Pro 196 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2009 caps at 8. 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2009 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 196
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1520 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - lbs.1520
Weight - lbs.1525
Height - Detail46 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches222
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Engine max200 HP
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1915 lbs.
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee