Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Pro 207 2007 vs Princecraft Sport 182 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Pro 207 2007 vs Princecraft Sport 182 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Sport 182 2011 measures 18,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 182 lbs and 147 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Sport 182 2011's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sport 182 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 207 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 182 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sport 182 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Pro 207 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelPro 207
ModelSport 182
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (2.5 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail50 in. (1.3 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters127
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches5
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1,820 lbs. (826 kg)
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (667 kg)
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.147
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,085 lbs. (492 kg) Total: 1,729 lbs. (784 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people8