Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW 1860 2011 vs Princecraft Scamper 14 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW 1860 2011 vs Princecraft Scamper 14 2025 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 PW 1860 2011 measures 18,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Scamper 14 2025 at 14,4 feet (2025). At 85 lbs and 150 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 60 hp, the Princecraft PW 1860 2011 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft Scamper 14 2025's 15-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 PW 1860 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Scamper 14 2025 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW 1860 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW 1860 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Scamper 14 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelPW 186
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam5.80 ft
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.77
Beam - Inches83.5
Beam - Inches70
Depth - DetailSide: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet14.4
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detail14.40 ft
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches173
Displacementnot available
Displacement150.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower