Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 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 50 hp, the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon 15 2004's 25-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 PW1860VT 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft PW1860VT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon 15 2004 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
MakePrincecraft
ModelPW1860VT
ModelYukon 15
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (2.1 m)
Beam68 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (0.55 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail595 lbs. (270 kg)
Weight - Detail205 lbs
Weight - kg269.89
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - lbs.595
Weight - lbs.205
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches171
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessHull: 0.100 in. (0.25 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max25 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 890 lbs. (404 kg); 1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people4 Persons